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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.30, 693.42 and 316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.30, 693.42 and 316.08 is: 436.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.30 : 693.42 = 316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.30/693.42 = 316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.30x = 693.42 × 316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.30x = 219,176.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,176.19/502.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.35

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