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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.69, 752.69 and 355.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.69, 752.69 and 355.64 is: 532.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.69 : 752.69 = 355.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.69/752.69 = 355.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.69x = 752.69 × 355.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.69x = 267,686.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,686.67/502.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.51

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