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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.82, 752.50 and 307.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.82, 752.50 and 307.72 is: 460.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.82 : 752.50 = 307.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.82/752.50 = 307.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.82x = 752.50 × 307.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.82x = 231,559.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,559.30/502.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.52

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