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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.76, 753.51 and 286.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.76, 753.51 and 286.46 is: 429.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.76 : 753.51 = 286.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.76/753.51 = 286.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.76x = 753.51 × 286.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.76x = 215,850.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,850.47/502.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.33

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