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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.30, 692.94 and 371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.30, 692.94 and 371.08 is: 511.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.30 : 692.94 = 371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.30/692.94 = 371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.30x = 692.94 × 371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.30x = 257,136.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,136.18/502.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.92

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