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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.67, 693.56 and 306.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.67, 693.56 and 306.05 is: 422.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.67 : 693.56 = 306.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.67/693.56 = 306.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.67x = 693.56 × 306.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.67x = 212,261.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,261.34/502.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.27

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