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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.10, 692.13 and 346.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.10, 692.13 and 346.58 is: 477.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.10 : 692.13 = 346.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.10/692.13 = 346.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.10x = 692.13 × 346.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.10x = 239,878.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,878.42/502.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.75

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