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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.07, 693.16 and 397.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.07, 693.16 and 397.58 is: 548.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.07 : 693.16 = 397.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.07/693.16 = 397.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.07x = 693.16 × 397.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.07x = 275,582.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,582.09/502.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.90

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