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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.38, 753.57 and 381.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.38, 753.57 and 381.33 is: 572.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.38 : 753.57 = 381.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.38/753.57 = 381.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.38x = 753.57 × 381.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.38x = 287,358.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,358.85/502.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.00

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