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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.05, 692.91 and 362.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.05, 692.91 and 362.10 is: 499.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.05 : 692.91 = 362.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.05/692.91 = 362.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.05x = 692.91 × 362.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.05x = 250,902.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,902.71/502.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.76

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