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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.67, 753.49 and 307.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.67, 753.49 and 307.55 is: 461.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.67 : 753.49 = 307.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.67/753.49 = 307.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.67x = 753.49 × 307.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.67x = 231,733.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,733.45/502.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.01

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