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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.78, 693.43 and 353.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.78, 693.43 and 353.90 is: 488.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.78 : 693.43 = 353.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.78/693.43 = 353.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.78x = 693.43 × 353.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.78x = 245,403.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,403.05/502.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.09

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