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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.72, 691.08 and 293.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.72, 691.08 and 293.84 is: 405.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.72 : 691.08 = 293.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.72/691.08 = 293.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.72x = 691.08 × 293.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.72x = 203,066.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,066.95/500.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.55

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