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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.62, 690.88 and 293.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.62, 690.88 and 293.62 is: 405.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.62 : 690.88 = 293.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.62/690.88 = 293.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.62x = 690.88 × 293.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.62x = 202,856.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,856.19/500.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.21

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