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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.76, 692.88 and 371.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.76, 692.88 and 371.72 is: 512.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.76 : 692.88 = 371.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.76/692.88 = 371.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.76x = 692.88 × 371.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.76x = 257,557.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,557.35/502.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.29

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