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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.84, 751.29 and 380.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.84, 751.29 and 380.58 is: 569.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.84 : 751.29 = 380.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.84/751.29 = 380.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.84x = 751.29 × 380.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.84x = 285,925.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,925.95/501.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.76

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