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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.74, 693.63 and 316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.74, 693.63 and 316.26 is: 436.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.74 : 693.63 = 316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.74/693.63 = 316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.74x = 693.63 × 316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.74x = 219,367.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,367.42/502.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.34

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