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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.29, 692.01 and 419.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.29, 692.01 and 419.28 is: 577.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.29 : 692.01 = 419.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.29/692.01 = 419.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.29x = 692.01 × 419.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.29x = 290,145.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,145.95/502.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.65

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