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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.93, 752.88 and 355.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.93, 752.88 and 355.89 is: 533.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.93 : 752.88 = 355.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.93/752.88 = 355.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.93x = 752.88 × 355.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.93x = 267,942.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,942.46/501.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.82

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