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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.29, 693.78 and 432.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.29, 693.78 and 432.43 is: 597.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.29 : 693.78 = 432.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.29/693.78 = 432.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.29x = 693.78 × 432.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.29x = 300,011.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,011.29/502.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.29

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