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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.04, 692.84 and 305.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.04, 692.84 and 305.52 is: 421.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.04 : 692.84 = 305.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.04/692.84 = 305.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.04x = 692.84 × 305.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.04x = 211,676.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,676.48/502.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.63

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