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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.56, 753.92 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.56, 753.92 and 382.32 is: 573.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.56 : 753.92 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.56/753.92 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.56x = 753.92 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.56x = 288,238.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,238.69/502.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.54

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