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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.08, 691.56 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.08, 691.56 and 377.52 is: 519.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.08 : 691.56 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.08/691.56 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.08x = 691.56 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.08x = 261,077.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,077.73/502.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.99

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