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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.57, 693.42 and 316.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.57, 693.42 and 316.15 is: 436.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.57 : 693.42 = 316.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.57/693.42 = 316.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.57x = 693.42 × 316.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.57x = 219,224.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,224.73/502.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.21

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