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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.38, 927.18 and 502.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.38, 927.18 and 502.74 is: 752.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.38 : 927.18 = 502.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.38/927.18 = 502.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.38x = 927.18 × 502.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.38x = 466,130.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,130.47/619.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.58

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