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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.64, 752.73 and 307.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.64, 752.73 and 307.73 is: 460.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.64 : 752.73 = 307.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.64/752.73 = 307.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.64x = 752.73 × 307.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.64x = 231,637.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,637.60/502.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.84

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