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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.78, 752.47 and 359.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.78, 752.47 and 359.43 is: 537.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.78 : 752.47 = 359.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.78/752.47 = 359.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.78x = 752.47 × 359.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.78x = 270,460.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,460.29/502.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.93

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