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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.69, 692.95 and 432.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.69, 692.95 and 432.37 is: 596.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.69 : 692.95 = 432.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.69/692.95 = 432.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.69x = 692.95 × 432.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.69x = 299,607.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,607.98/502.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.01

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