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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.76, 751.80 and 356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.76, 751.80 and 356.76 is: 534.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.76 : 751.80 = 356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.76/751.80 = 356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.76x = 751.80 × 356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.76x = 268,212.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,212.17/501.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.54

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