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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.10, 693.01 and 315.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.10, 693.01 and 315.75 is: 435.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.10 : 693.01 = 315.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.10/693.01 = 315.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.10x = 693.01 × 315.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.10x = 218,815.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,815.23/502.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.80

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