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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.02, 692.91 and 305.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.02, 692.91 and 305.64 is: 421.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.02 : 692.91 = 305.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.02/692.91 = 305.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.02x = 692.91 × 305.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.02x = 211,781.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,781.01/502.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.86

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