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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.88, 694.39 and 398.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.88, 694.39 and 398.50 is: 550.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.88 : 694.39 = 398.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.88/694.39 = 398.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.88x = 694.39 × 398.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.88x = 276,716.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,716.34/502.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.27

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