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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.97, 694.24 and 306.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.97, 694.24 and 306.83 is: 423.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.97 : 694.24 = 306.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.97/694.24 = 306.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.97x = 694.24 × 306.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.97x = 213,014.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,014.63/502.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.52

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