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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.93, 692.67 and 294.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.93, 692.67 and 294.93 is: 407.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.93 : 692.67 = 294.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.93/692.67 = 294.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.93x = 692.67 × 294.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.93x = 204,289.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,289.16/501.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.01

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