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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.56, 693.87 and 378.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.56, 693.87 and 378.48 is: 522.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.56 : 693.87 = 378.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.56/693.87 = 378.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.56x = 693.87 × 378.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.56x = 262,615.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,615.92/502.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.56

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