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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.60, 693.78 and 306.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.60, 693.78 and 306.10 is: 422.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.60 : 693.78 = 306.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.60/693.78 = 306.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.60x = 693.78 × 306.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.60x = 212,366.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,366.06/502.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.53

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