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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.21, 753.56 and 283.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.21, 753.56 and 283.08 is: 424.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.21 : 753.56 = 283.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.21/753.56 = 283.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.21x = 753.56 × 283.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.21x = 213,316.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,316.35/502.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.76

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