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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.58, 753.98 and 374.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.58, 753.98 and 374.26 is: 561.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.58 : 753.98 = 374.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.58/753.98 = 374.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.58x = 753.98 × 374.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.58x = 282,184.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,184.55/502.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.47

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