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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.22, 753.04 and 386.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.22, 753.04 and 386.36 is: 579.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.22 : 753.04 = 386.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.22/753.04 = 386.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.22x = 753.04 × 386.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.22x = 290,944.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,944.53/502.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.32

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