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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.84, 693.30 and 397.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.84, 693.30 and 397.72 is: 548.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.84 : 693.30 = 397.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.84/693.30 = 397.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.84x = 693.30 × 397.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.84x = 275,739.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,739.28/502.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.36

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