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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.71, 753.54 and 380.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.71, 753.54 and 380.61 is: 570.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.71 : 753.54 = 380.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.71/753.54 = 380.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.71x = 753.54 × 380.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.71x = 286,804.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,804.86/502.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.52

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