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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.28, 693.11 and 305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.28, 693.11 and 305.76 is: 421.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.28 : 693.11 = 305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.28/693.11 = 305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.28x = 693.11 × 305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.28x = 211,925.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,925.31/502.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.93

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