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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.02, 692.93 and 352.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.02, 692.93 and 352.73 is: 486.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.02 : 692.93 = 352.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.02/692.93 = 352.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.02x = 692.93 × 352.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.02x = 244,417.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,417.20/502.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.87

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