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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.02, 693 and 303.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.02, 693 and 303.03 is: 418.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.02 : 693 = 303.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.02/693 = 303.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.02x = 693 × 303.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.02x = 209,999.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,999.79/502.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.31

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