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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.24, 752.28 and 339.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.24, 752.28 and 339.16 is: 508.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.24 : 752.28 = 339.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.24/752.28 = 339.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.24x = 752.28 × 339.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.24x = 255,143.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,143.28/502.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.01

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