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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.60, 752.02 and 254.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.60, 752.02 and 254.61 is: 381.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.60 : 752.02 = 254.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.60/752.02 = 254.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.60x = 752.02 × 254.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.60x = 191,468.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,468.05/501.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.72

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