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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.38, 693.09 and 305.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.38, 693.09 and 305.82 is: 421.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.38 : 693.09 = 305.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.38/693.09 = 305.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.38x = 693.09 × 305.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.38x = 211,960.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,960.78/502.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.91

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