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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.76, 693.92 and 316.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.76, 693.92 and 316.36 is: 436.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.76 : 693.92 = 316.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.76/693.92 = 316.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.76x = 693.92 × 316.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.76x = 219,528.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,528.53/502.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.65

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