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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.22, 690.12 and 293.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.22, 690.12 and 293.22 is: 404.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.22 : 690.12 = 293.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.22/690.12 = 293.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.22x = 690.12 × 293.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.22x = 202,356.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,356.99/500.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.54

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