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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.04, 753.12 and 285.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.04, 753.12 and 285.62 is: 428.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.04 : 753.12 = 285.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.04/753.12 = 285.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.04x = 753.12 × 285.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.04x = 215,106.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,106.13/502.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.46

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