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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.70, 751.83 and 372.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.70, 751.83 and 372.82 is: 558.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.70 : 751.83 = 372.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.70/751.83 = 372.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.70x = 751.83 × 372.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.70x = 280,297.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,297.26/501.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.69

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