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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.76, 752.36 and 254.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.76, 752.36 and 254.72 is: 381.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.76 : 752.36 = 254.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.76/752.36 = 254.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.76x = 752.36 × 254.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.76x = 191,641.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,641.14/501.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.94

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