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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.18, 693.09 and 345.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.18, 693.09 and 345.14 is: 476.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.18 : 693.09 = 345.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.18/693.09 = 345.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.18x = 693.09 × 345.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.18x = 239,213.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,213.08/502.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.35

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