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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.64, 692.28 and 415.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.64, 692.28 and 415.28 is: 571.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.64 : 692.28 = 415.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.64/692.28 = 415.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.64x = 692.28 × 415.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.64x = 287,490.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,490.04/502.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.96

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