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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.74, 693.66 and 353.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.74, 693.66 and 353.70 is: 488.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.74 : 693.66 = 353.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.74/693.66 = 353.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.74x = 693.66 × 353.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.74x = 245,347.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,347.54/502.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.02

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