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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.59, 754.61 and 381.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.59, 754.61 and 381.63 is: 572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.59 : 754.61 = 381.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.59/754.61 = 381.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.59x = 754.61 × 381.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.59x = 287,979.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,979.91/502.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.99

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