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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.28, 754.04 and 475.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.28, 754.04 and 475.02 is: 713.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.28 : 754.04 = 475.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.28/754.04 = 475.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.28x = 754.04 × 475.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.28x = 358,184.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,184.08/502.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.12

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