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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.64, 692.76 and 369.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.64, 692.76 and 369.59 is: 509.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.64 : 692.76 = 369.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.64/692.76 = 369.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.64x = 692.76 × 369.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.64x = 256,033.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,033.70/502.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.38

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