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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.96, 751.32 and 379.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.96, 751.32 and 379.38 is: 567.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.96 : 751.32 = 379.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.96/751.32 = 379.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.96x = 751.32 × 379.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.96x = 285,035.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,035.78/501.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.85

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