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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.79, 752.74 and 309.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.79, 752.74 and 309.11 is: 462.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.79 : 752.74 = 309.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.79/752.74 = 309.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.79x = 752.74 × 309.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.79x = 232,674.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,674.92/502.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.77

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