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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.65, 693.38 and 306.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.65, 693.38 and 306.14 is: 422.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.65 : 693.38 = 306.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.65/693.38 = 306.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.65x = 693.38 × 306.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.65x = 212,266.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,266.36/502.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.29

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