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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.31, 752.95 and 283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.31, 752.95 and 283.04 is: 424.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.31 : 752.95 = 283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.31/752.95 = 283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.31x = 752.95 × 283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.31x = 213,114.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,114.38/502.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.27

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