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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.22, 693.97 and 348.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.22, 693.97 and 348.02 is: 479.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.22 : 693.97 = 348.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.22/693.97 = 348.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.22x = 693.97 × 348.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.22x = 241,515.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,515.44/503.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.94

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