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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.37, 693.06 and 315.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.37, 693.06 and 315.73 is: 435.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.37 : 693.06 = 315.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.37/693.06 = 315.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.37x = 693.06 × 315.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.37x = 218,819.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,819.52/502.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.58

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