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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.48, 752.34 and 380.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.48, 752.34 and 380.39 is: 569.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.48 : 752.34 = 380.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.48/752.34 = 380.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.48x = 752.34 × 380.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.48x = 286,182.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,182.61/502.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.55

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