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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.68, 694.02 and 355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.68, 694.02 and 355.68 is: 491.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.68 : 694.02 = 355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.68/694.02 = 355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.68x = 694.02 × 355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.68x = 246,849.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,849.03/502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.07

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