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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.62, 691.38 and 437.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.62, 691.38 and 437.04 is: 601.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.62 : 691.38 = 437.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.62/691.38 = 437.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.62x = 691.38 × 437.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.62x = 302,160.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,160.72/502.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.17

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