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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.31, 692.43 and 432.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.31, 692.43 and 432.00 is: 595.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.31 : 692.43 = 432.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.31/692.43 = 432.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.31x = 692.43 × 432.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.31x = 299,127.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,127.16/502.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.50

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