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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.82, 692.22 and 371.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.82, 692.22 and 371.60 is: 511.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.82 : 692.22 = 371.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.82/692.22 = 371.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.82x = 692.22 × 371.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.82x = 257,228.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,228.95/502.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.57

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