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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.60, 693.89 and 398.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.60, 693.89 and 398.11 is: 549.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.60 : 693.89 = 398.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.60/693.89 = 398.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.60x = 693.89 × 398.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.60x = 276,244.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,244.55/502.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.63

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