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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.08, 692.82 and 432.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.08, 692.82 and 432.24 is: 596.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.08 : 692.82 = 432.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.08/692.82 = 432.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.08x = 692.82 × 432.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.08x = 299,464.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,464.52/502.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.45

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