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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.16, 692.93 and 315.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.16, 692.93 and 315.68 is: 435.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.16 : 692.93 = 315.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.16/692.93 = 315.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.16x = 692.93 × 315.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.16x = 218,741.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,741.70/502.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.61

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