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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502, 752.73 and 282.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502, 752.73 and 282.54 is: 423.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502 : 752.73 = 282.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502/752.73 = 282.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502x = 752.73 × 282.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502x = 212,671.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,671.16/502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.65

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