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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.03, 794.57 and 502.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.03, 794.57 and 502.53 is: 693.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.03 : 794.57 = 502.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.03/794.57 = 502.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.03x = 794.57 × 502.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.03x = 399,295.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,295.26/576.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.18

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