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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.41, 692.91 and 355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.41, 692.91 and 355.08 is: 489.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.41 : 692.91 = 355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.41/692.91 = 355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.41x = 692.91 × 355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.41x = 246,038.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,038.48/502.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.72

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