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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.70, 693.60 and 300.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.70, 693.60 and 300.78 is: 415.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.70 : 693.60 = 300.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.70/693.60 = 300.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.70x = 693.60 × 300.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.70x = 208,621.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,621.01/502.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.00

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