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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.28, 692.47 and 384.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.28, 692.47 and 384.32 is: 529.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.28 : 692.47 = 384.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.28/692.47 = 384.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.28x = 692.47 × 384.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.28x = 266,130.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,130.07/502.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.84

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