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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.30, 795.15 and 502.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.30, 795.15 and 502.62 is: 693.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.30 : 795.15 = 502.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.30/795.15 = 502.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.30x = 795.15 × 502.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.30x = 399,658.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,658.29/576.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.49

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