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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.76, 694.14 and 316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.76, 694.14 and 316.32 is: 436.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.76 : 694.14 = 316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.76/694.14 = 316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.76x = 694.14 × 316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.76x = 219,570.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,570.36/502.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.73

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