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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.85, 693.93 and 306.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.85, 693.93 and 306.32 is: 422.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.85 : 693.93 = 306.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.85/693.93 = 306.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.85x = 693.93 × 306.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.85x = 212,564.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,564.64/502.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.72

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