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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.23, 693.27 and 315.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.23, 693.27 and 315.78 is: 435.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.23 : 693.27 = 315.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.23/693.27 = 315.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.23x = 693.27 × 315.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.23x = 218,918.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,918.20/502.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.89

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