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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.77, 693.87 and 306.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.77, 693.87 and 306.40 is: 422.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.77 : 693.87 = 306.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.77/693.87 = 306.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.77x = 693.87 × 306.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.77x = 212,598.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,598.30/502.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.85

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