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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.82, 752.63 and 155.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.82, 752.63 and 155.10 is: 232.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.82 : 752.63 = 155.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.82/752.63 = 155.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.82x = 752.63 × 155.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.82x = 116,728.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,728.37/501.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.61

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