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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.57, 693.45 and 377.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.57, 693.45 and 377.87 is: 522.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.57 : 693.45 = 377.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.57/693.45 = 377.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.57x = 693.45 × 377.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.57x = 262,030.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,030.48/501.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.42

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