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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.92, 692.60 and 294.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.92, 692.60 and 294.88 is: 406.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.92 : 692.60 = 294.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.92/692.60 = 294.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.92x = 692.60 × 294.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.92x = 204,233.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,233.89/501.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.91

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