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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.67, 693.81 and 402.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.67, 693.81 and 402.70 is: 555.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.67 : 693.81 = 402.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.67/693.81 = 402.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.67x = 693.81 × 402.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.67x = 279,397.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,397.29/502.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.83

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