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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.68, 752.49 and 356.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.68, 752.49 and 356.06 is: 534.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.68 : 752.49 = 356.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.68/752.49 = 356.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.68x = 752.49 × 356.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.68x = 267,933.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,933.47/501.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.07

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