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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.86, 694 and 306.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.86, 694 and 306.34 is: 422.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.86 : 694 = 306.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.86/694 = 306.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.86x = 694 × 306.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.86x = 212,599.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,599.96/502.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.78

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