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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.16, 693.34 and 379.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.16, 693.34 and 379.16 is: 523.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.16 : 693.34 = 379.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.16/693.34 = 379.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.16x = 693.34 × 379.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.16x = 262,886.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,886.79/502.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.51

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