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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.42, 692.04 and 418.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.42, 692.04 and 418.38 is: 577.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.42 : 692.04 = 418.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.42/692.04 = 418.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.42x = 692.04 × 418.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.42x = 289,535.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,535.70/501.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.43

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