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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.62, 753.90 and 374.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.62, 753.90 and 374.46 is: 561.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.62 : 753.90 = 374.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.62/753.90 = 374.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.62x = 753.90 × 374.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.62x = 282,305.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,305.39/502.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.67

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