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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.16, 692.50 and 302.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.16, 692.50 and 302.95 is: 417.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.16 : 692.50 = 302.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.16/692.50 = 302.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.16x = 692.50 × 302.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.16x = 209,792.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,792.88/502.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.78

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