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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.96, 692.79 and 355.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.96, 692.79 and 355.34 is: 489.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.96 : 692.79 = 355.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.96/692.79 = 355.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.96x = 692.79 × 355.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.96x = 246,176.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,176.00/502.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.45

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