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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.04, 752.37 and 487.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.04, 752.37 and 487.26 is: 730.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.04 : 752.37 = 487.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.04/752.37 = 487.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.04x = 752.37 × 487.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.04x = 366,599.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,599.81/502.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.23

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