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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.23, 752.01 and 355.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.23, 752.01 and 355.18 is: 531.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.23 : 752.01 = 355.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.23/752.01 = 355.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.23x = 752.01 × 355.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.23x = 267,098.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,098.91/502.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.83

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