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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.85, 753.48 and 365.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.85, 753.48 and 365.25 is: 547.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.85 : 753.48 = 365.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.85/753.48 = 365.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.85x = 753.48 × 365.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.85x = 275,211.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,211.40/502.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.30

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