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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.80, 750.72 and 372.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.80, 750.72 and 372.09 is: 556.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.80 : 750.72 = 372.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.80/750.72 = 372.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.80x = 750.72 × 372.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.80x = 279,337.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,337.52/501.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.68

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