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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.74, 755.15 and 387.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.74, 755.15 and 387.41 is: 581.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.74 : 755.15 = 387.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.74/755.15 = 387.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.74x = 755.15 × 387.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.74x = 292,546.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,546.95/502.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.91

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