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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.29, 693.12 and 305.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.29, 693.12 and 305.87 is: 422.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.29 : 693.12 = 305.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.29/693.12 = 305.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.29x = 693.12 × 305.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.29x = 212,002.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,002.30/502.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.07

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