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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.02, 692.42 and 377.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.02, 692.42 and 377.69 is: 520.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.02 : 692.42 = 377.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.02/692.42 = 377.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.02x = 692.42 × 377.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.02x = 261,514.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,514.76/502.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.92

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