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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.19, 753.54 and 307.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.19, 753.54 and 307.60 is: 461.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.19 : 753.54 = 307.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.19/753.54 = 307.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.19x = 753.54 × 307.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.19x = 231,788.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,788.90/502.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.56

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