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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.97, 753.48 and 373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.97, 753.48 and 373.28 is: 559.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.97 : 753.48 = 373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.97/753.48 = 373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.97x = 753.48 × 373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.97x = 281,255.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,255.25/502.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.19

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