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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.20, 693.42 and 347.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.20, 693.42 and 347.64 is: 480.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.20 : 693.42 = 347.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.20/693.42 = 347.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.20x = 693.42 × 347.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.20x = 241,060.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,060.53/502.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.01

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