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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.35, 693.01 and 303.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.35, 693.01 and 303.27 is: 418.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.35 : 693.01 = 303.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.35/693.01 = 303.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.35x = 693.01 × 303.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.35x = 210,169.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,169.14/502.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.37

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