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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.88, 693.36 and 409.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.88, 693.36 and 409.42 is: 564.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.88 : 693.36 = 409.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.88/693.36 = 409.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.88x = 693.36 × 409.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.88x = 283,876.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,876.32/502.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.51

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