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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.77, 693.87 and 303.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.77, 693.87 and 303.54 is: 418.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.77 : 693.87 = 303.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.77/693.87 = 303.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.77x = 693.87 × 303.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.77x = 210,617.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,617.30/502.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.91

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