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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.03, 692.94 and 305.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.03, 692.94 and 305.90 is: 422.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.03 : 692.94 = 305.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.03/692.94 = 305.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.03x = 692.94 × 305.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.03x = 211,968.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,968.03/502.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.22

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