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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.01, 756.02 and 382.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.01, 756.02 and 382.51 is: 573.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.01 : 756.02 = 382.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.01/756.02 = 382.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.01x = 756.02 × 382.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.01x = 289,185.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,185.21/504.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.77

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