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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.57, 752.43 and 154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.57, 752.43 and 154.94 is: 232.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.57 : 752.43 = 154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.57/752.43 = 154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.57x = 752.43 × 154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.57x = 116,578.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,578.65/501.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.43

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