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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.91, 693.99 and 316.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.91, 693.99 and 316.34 is: 436.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.91 : 693.99 = 316.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.91/693.99 = 316.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.91x = 693.99 × 316.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.91x = 219,536.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,536.80/502.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.53

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