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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.12, 689.91 and 293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.12, 689.91 and 293 is: 404.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.12 : 689.91 = 293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.12/689.91 = 293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.12x = 689.91 × 293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.12x = 202,143.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,143.63/500.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.19

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