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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.76, 694.37 and 495.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.76, 694.37 and 495.92 is: 684.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.76 : 694.37 = 495.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.76/694.37 = 495.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.76x = 694.37 × 495.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.76x = 344,354.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,354.95/502.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.93

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