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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.62, 751.62 and 379.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.62, 751.62 and 379.72 is: 568.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.62 : 751.62 = 379.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.62/751.62 = 379.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.62x = 751.62 × 379.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.62x = 285,401.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,401.39/501.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.96

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