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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.10, 752.22 and 379.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.10, 752.22 and 379.62 is: 567.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.10 : 752.22 = 379.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.10/752.22 = 379.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.10x = 752.22 × 379.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.10x = 285,557.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,557.76/503.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.60

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