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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.92, 693.54 and 377.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.92, 693.54 and 377.64 is: 520.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.92 : 693.54 = 377.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.92/693.54 = 377.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.92x = 693.54 × 377.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.92x = 261,908.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,908.45/502.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.78

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