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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.64, 754.09 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.64, 754.09 and 255.24 is: 382.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.64 : 754.09 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.64/754.09 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.64x = 754.09 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.64x = 192,471.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,471.40/502.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.92

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