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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.85, 752.84 and 155.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.85, 752.84 and 155.21 is: 232.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.85 : 752.84 = 155.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.85/752.84 = 155.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.85x = 752.84 × 155.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.85x = 116,848.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,848.82/501.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.84

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