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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.17, 693.12 and 402.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.17, 693.12 and 402.20 is: 555.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.17 : 693.12 = 402.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.17/693.12 = 402.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.17x = 693.12 × 402.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.17x = 278,769.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,769.40/502.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.13

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