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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.84, 694.03 and 354.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.84, 694.03 and 354.19 is: 488.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.84 : 694.03 = 354.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.84/694.03 = 354.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.84x = 694.03 × 354.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.84x = 245,819.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,819.79/502.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.86

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