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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.40, 693.56 and 389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.40, 693.56 and 389.52 is: 537.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.40 : 693.56 = 389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.40/693.56 = 389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.40x = 693.56 × 389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.40x = 270,155.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,155.49/502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.73

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