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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.25, 693.31 and 432.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.25, 693.31 and 432.03 is: 596.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.25 : 693.31 = 432.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.25/693.31 = 432.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.25x = 693.31 × 432.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.25x = 299,530.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,530.72/502.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.38

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