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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.55, 693.47 and 303.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.55, 693.47 and 303.35 is: 418.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.55 : 693.47 = 303.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.55/693.47 = 303.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.55x = 693.47 × 303.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.55x = 210,359.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,359.14/502.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.59

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