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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.04, 753.09 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.04, 753.09 and 155.39 is: 233.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.04 : 753.09 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.04/753.09 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.04x = 753.09 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.04x = 117,018.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,018.89/502.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.09

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