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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.03, 692.61 and 315.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.03, 692.61 and 315.45 is: 435.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.03 : 692.61 = 315.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.03/692.61 = 315.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.03x = 692.61 × 315.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.03x = 218,483.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,483.82/502.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.20

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