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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.92, 753.54 and 355.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.92, 753.54 and 355.94 is: 533.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.92 : 753.54 = 355.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.92/753.54 = 355.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.92x = 753.54 × 355.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.92x = 268,212.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,212.60/502.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.32

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