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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.59, 752.31 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.59, 752.31 and 356.16 is: 533.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.59 : 752.31 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.59/752.31 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.59x = 752.31 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.59x = 267,942.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,942.73/502.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.12

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