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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.98, 751.64 and 354.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.98, 751.64 and 354.93 is: 531.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.98 : 751.64 = 354.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.98/751.64 = 354.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.98x = 751.64 × 354.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.98x = 266,777.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,777.81/501.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.46

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