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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.83, 861.50 and 502.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.83, 861.50 and 502.34 is: 752.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.83 : 861.50 = 502.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.83/861.50 = 502.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.83x = 861.50 × 502.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.83x = 432,762.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,762.86/574.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.85

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