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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.68, 692.94 and 369.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.68, 692.94 and 369.75 is: 509.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.68 : 692.94 = 369.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.68/692.94 = 369.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.68x = 692.94 × 369.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.68x = 256,214.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,214.57/502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.70

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