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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.24, 693.79 and 378.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.24, 693.79 and 378.85 is: 523.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.24 : 693.79 = 378.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.24/693.79 = 378.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.24x = 693.79 × 378.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.24x = 262,842.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,842.34/502.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.34

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