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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.78, 750.98 and 358.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.78, 750.98 and 358.43 is: 536.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.78 : 750.98 = 358.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.78/750.98 = 358.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.78x = 750.98 × 358.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.78x = 269,170.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,170.09/501.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.43

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