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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.47, 693.30 and 306.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.47, 693.30 and 306.03 is: 422.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.47 : 693.30 = 306.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.47/693.30 = 306.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.47x = 693.30 × 306.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.47x = 212,170.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,170.60/502.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.26

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