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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.79, 692.55 and 292.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.79, 692.55 and 292.03 is: 403.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.79 : 692.55 = 292.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.79/692.55 = 292.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.79x = 692.55 × 292.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.79x = 202,245.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,245.38/501.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.05

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