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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.48, 753.48 and 286.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.48, 753.48 and 286.24 is: 429.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.48 : 753.48 = 286.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.48/753.48 = 286.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.48x = 753.48 × 286.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.48x = 215,676.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,676.12/502.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.22

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