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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.94, 753.60 and 381.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.94, 753.60 and 381.06 is: 570.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.94 : 753.60 = 381.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.94/753.60 = 381.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.94x = 753.60 × 381.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.94x = 287,166.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,166.82/502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.98

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