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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.47, 692.73 and 384.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.47, 692.73 and 384.51 is: 530.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.47 : 692.73 = 384.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.47/692.73 = 384.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.47x = 692.73 × 384.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.47x = 266,361.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,361.61/502.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.11

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