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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502, 692.22 and 352.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502, 692.22 and 352.76 is: 486.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502 : 692.22 = 352.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502/692.22 = 352.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502x = 692.22 × 352.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502x = 244,187.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,187.53/502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.43

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