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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.31, 693.36 and 331.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.31, 693.36 and 331.98 is: 458.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.31 : 693.36 = 331.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.31/693.36 = 331.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.31x = 693.36 × 331.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.31x = 230,179.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,179.05/502.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.24

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