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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.86, 754.58 and 382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.86, 754.58 and 382.16 is: 573.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.86 : 754.58 = 382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.86/754.58 = 382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.86x = 754.58 × 382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.86x = 288,370.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,370.29/502.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.46

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