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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.72, 752.72 and 309.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.72, 752.72 and 309.48 is: 464.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.72 : 752.72 = 309.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.72/752.72 = 309.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.72x = 752.72 × 309.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.72x = 232,951.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,951.79/501.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.31

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