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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.59, 753.35 and 210.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.59, 753.35 and 210.02 is: 314.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.59 : 753.35 = 210.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.59/753.35 = 210.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.59x = 753.35 × 210.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.59x = 158,217.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,217.05/502.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.80

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