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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.27, 752.38 and 372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.27, 752.38 and 372.54 is: 558.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.27 : 752.38 = 372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.27/752.38 = 372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.27x = 752.38 × 372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.27x = 280,291.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,291.65/502.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.05

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