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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.21, 752.02 and 372.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.21, 752.02 and 372.01 is: 557.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.21 : 752.02 = 372.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.21/752.02 = 372.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.21x = 752.02 × 372.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.21x = 279,758.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,758.96/502.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.06

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