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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.14, 693 and 315.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.14, 693 and 315.66 is: 435.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.14 : 693 = 315.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.14/693 = 315.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.14x = 693 × 315.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.14x = 218,752.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,752.38/502.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.64

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