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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.14, 792.67 and 502.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.14, 792.67 and 502.64 is: 691.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.14 : 792.67 = 502.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.14/792.67 = 502.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.14x = 792.67 × 502.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.14x = 398,421.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,421.17/576.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.54

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