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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.62, 693.38 and 313.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.62, 693.38 and 313.41 is: 432.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.62 : 693.38 = 313.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.62/693.38 = 313.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.62x = 693.38 × 313.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.62x = 217,308.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,308.06/502.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.35

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