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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.89, 694.16 and 303.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.89, 694.16 and 303.63 is: 419.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.89 : 694.16 = 303.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.89/694.16 = 303.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.89x = 694.16 × 303.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.89x = 210,766.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,766.28/502.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.11

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