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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.61, 692.96 and 369.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.61, 692.96 and 369.36 is: 509.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.61 : 692.96 = 369.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.61/692.96 = 369.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.61x = 692.96 × 369.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.61x = 255,949.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,949.86/502.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.25

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