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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.15, 691.67 and 354.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.15, 691.67 and 354.52 is: 488.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.15 : 691.67 = 354.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.15/691.67 = 354.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.15x = 691.67 × 354.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.15x = 245,210.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,210.85/502.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.32

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