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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.28, 693.32 and 354.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.28, 693.32 and 354.99 is: 490.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.28 : 693.32 = 354.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.28/693.32 = 354.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.28x = 693.32 × 354.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.28x = 246,121.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,121.67/502.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.01

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