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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.83, 754.25 and 239.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.83, 754.25 and 239.31 is: 358.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.83 : 754.25 = 239.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.83/754.25 = 239.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.83x = 754.25 × 239.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.83x = 180,498.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,498.37/502.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.97

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