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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.20, 693.16 and 303.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.20, 693.16 and 303.09 is: 418.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.20 : 693.16 = 303.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.20/693.16 = 303.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.20x = 693.16 × 303.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.20x = 210,093.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,093.60/502.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.34

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