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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.59, 693.83 and 316.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.59, 693.83 and 316.18 is: 436.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.59 : 693.83 = 316.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.59/693.83 = 316.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.59x = 693.83 × 316.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.59x = 219,375.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,375.17/502.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.49

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