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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.74, 693.97 and 391.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.74, 693.97 and 391.77 is: 540.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.74 : 693.97 = 391.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.74/693.97 = 391.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.74x = 693.97 × 391.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.74x = 271,875.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,875.65/502.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.79

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