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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.16, 692.68 and 318.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.16, 692.68 and 318.16 is: 438.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.16 : 692.68 = 318.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.16/692.68 = 318.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.16x = 692.68 × 318.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.16x = 220,383.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,383.07/502.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.87

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