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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.41, 693.25 and 305.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.41, 693.25 and 305.99 is: 422.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.41 : 693.25 = 305.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.41/693.25 = 305.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.41x = 693.25 × 305.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.41x = 212,123.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,123.34/502.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.21

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