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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.81, 752.44 and 155.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.81, 752.44 and 155.05 is: 232.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.81 : 752.44 = 155.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.81/752.44 = 155.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.81x = 752.44 × 155.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.81x = 116,661.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,661.28/501.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.48

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