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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.43, 754.18 and 358.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.43, 754.18 and 358.79 is: 538.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.43 : 754.18 = 358.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.43/754.18 = 358.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.43x = 754.18 × 358.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.43x = 270,587.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,587.57/502.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.56

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