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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.84, 751.32 and 308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.84, 751.32 and 308.88 is: 462.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.84 : 751.32 = 308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.84/751.32 = 308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.84x = 751.32 × 308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.84x = 232,067.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,067.72/501.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.43

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