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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.02, 692.28 and 305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.02, 692.28 and 305.28 is: 420.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.02 : 692.28 = 305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.02/692.28 = 305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.02x = 692.28 × 305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.02x = 211,339.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,339.24/502.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.98

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