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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.17, 692.95 and 305.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.17, 692.95 and 305.74 is: 421.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.17 : 692.95 = 305.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.17/692.95 = 305.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.17x = 692.95 × 305.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.17x = 211,862.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,862.53/502.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.89

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