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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.46, 693.63 and 369.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.46, 693.63 and 369.68 is: 510.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.46 : 693.63 = 369.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.46/693.63 = 369.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.46x = 693.63 × 369.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.46x = 256,419.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,419.29/502.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.33

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