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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.08, 753.66 and 425.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.08, 753.66 and 425.98 is: 639.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.08 : 753.66 = 425.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.08/753.66 = 425.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.08x = 753.66 × 425.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.08x = 321,044.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,044.09/502.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.43

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