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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.44, 786.38 and 502

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.44, 786.38 and 502 is: 752.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.44 : 786.38 = 502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.44/786.38 = 502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.44x = 786.38 × 502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.44x = 394,762.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,762.76/524.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.73

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