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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.28, 693.38 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.28, 693.38 and 315.72 is: 435.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.28 : 693.38 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.28/693.38 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.28x = 693.38 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.28x = 218,913.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,913.93/502.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.84

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