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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.13, 753.23 and 285.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.13, 753.23 and 285.26 is: 427.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.13 : 753.23 = 285.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.13/753.23 = 285.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.13x = 753.23 × 285.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.13x = 214,862.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,862.62/502.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.90

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