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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.61, 693.95 and 316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.61, 693.95 and 316.40 is: 436.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.61 : 693.95 = 316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.61/693.95 = 316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.61x = 693.95 × 316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.61x = 219,560.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,560.73/502.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.85

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