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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.62, 753.15 and 372.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.62, 753.15 and 372.02 is: 558.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.62 : 753.15 = 372.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.62/753.15 = 372.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.62x = 753.15 × 372.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.62x = 280,186.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,186.86/501.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.56

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