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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.72, 752.36 and 476.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.72, 752.36 and 476.08 is: 712.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.72 : 752.36 = 476.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.72/752.36 = 476.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.72x = 752.36 × 476.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.72x = 358,183.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,183.55/502.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.49

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