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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.14, 802.68 and 502.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.14, 802.68 and 502.12 is: 751.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.14 : 802.68 = 502.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.14/802.68 = 502.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.14x = 802.68 × 502.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.14x = 403,041.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,041.68/536.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.75

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