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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.84, 693.64 and 303.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.84, 693.64 and 303.54 is: 418.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.84 : 693.64 = 303.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.84/693.64 = 303.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.84x = 693.64 × 303.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.84x = 210,547.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,547.49/502.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.72

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