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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.08, 754.28 and 356.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.08, 754.28 and 356.19 is: 535.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.08 : 754.28 = 356.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.08/754.28 = 356.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.08x = 754.28 × 356.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.08x = 268,667.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,667.10/502.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.11

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