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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.14, 751.74 and 372.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.14, 751.74 and 372.72 is: 557.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.14 : 751.74 = 372.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.14/751.74 = 372.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.14x = 751.74 × 372.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.14x = 280,188.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,188.53/502.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.99

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