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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.21, 693.12 and 362.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.21, 693.12 and 362.78 is: 500.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.21 : 693.12 = 362.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.21/693.12 = 362.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.21x = 693.12 × 362.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.21x = 251,450.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,450.07/502.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.69

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