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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.51, 693.46 and 275.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.51, 693.46 and 275.39 is: 380.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.51 : 693.46 = 275.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.51/693.46 = 275.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.51x = 693.46 × 275.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.51x = 190,973.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,973.25/502.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.04

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