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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.65, 693.65 and 303.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.65, 693.65 and 303.49 is: 418.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.65 : 693.65 = 303.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.65/693.65 = 303.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.65x = 693.65 × 303.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.65x = 210,513.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,513.51/502.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.81

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