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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.20, 691.20 and 436.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.20, 691.20 and 436.32 is: 600.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.20 : 691.20 = 436.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.20/691.20 = 436.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.20x = 691.20 × 436.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.20x = 301,584.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,584.38/502.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.53

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