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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.54, 693.19 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.54, 693.19 and 378 is: 521.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.54 : 693.19 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.54/693.19 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.54x = 693.19 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.54x = 262,026.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,026.29/502.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.41

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