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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.64, 694.16 and 306.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.64, 694.16 and 306.30 is: 423.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.64 : 694.16 = 306.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.64/694.16 = 306.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.64x = 694.16 × 306.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.64x = 212,621.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,621.21/502.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.01

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