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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.08, 692.72 and 427.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.08, 692.72 and 427.67 is: 590.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.08 : 692.72 = 427.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.08/692.72 = 427.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.08x = 692.72 × 427.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.08x = 296,249.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,249.96/502.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.05

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