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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.78, 751.30 and 424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.78, 751.30 and 424.32 is: 635.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.78 : 751.30 = 424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.78/751.30 = 424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.78x = 751.30 × 424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.78x = 318,789.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,789.49/501.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.32

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