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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.32, 693.12 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.32, 693.12 and 371.52 is: 512.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.32 : 693.12 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.32/693.12 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.32x = 693.12 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.32x = 257,507.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,507.94/502.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.64

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