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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.83, 755.40 and 356.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.83, 755.40 and 356.94 is: 536.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.83 : 755.40 = 356.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.83/755.40 = 356.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.83x = 755.40 × 356.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.83x = 269,632.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,632.48/502.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.23

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