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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.88, 692.38 and 292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.88, 692.38 and 292.04 is: 402.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.88 : 692.38 = 292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.88/692.38 = 292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.88x = 692.38 × 292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.88x = 202,202.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,202.66/501.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.89

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