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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.91, 692.37 and 437.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.91, 692.37 and 437.39 is: 602.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.91 : 692.37 = 437.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.91/692.37 = 437.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.91x = 692.37 × 437.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.91x = 302,835.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,835.71/502.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.17

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