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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.34, 693.45 and 391.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.34, 693.45 and 391.73 is: 540.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.34 : 693.45 = 391.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.34/693.45 = 391.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.34x = 693.45 × 391.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.34x = 271,641.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,641.70/502.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.76

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