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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.32, 752.30 and 485.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.32, 752.30 and 485.02 is: 726.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.32 : 752.30 = 485.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.32/752.30 = 485.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.32x = 752.30 × 485.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.32x = 364,880.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,880.55/502.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.39

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