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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.82, 752.67 and 238.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.82, 752.67 and 238.21 is: 357.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.82 : 752.67 = 238.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.82/752.67 = 238.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.82x = 752.67 × 238.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.82x = 179,293.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,293.52/501.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.29

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