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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.96, 692.58 and 292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.96, 692.58 and 292.08 is: 403.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.96 : 692.58 = 292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.96/692.58 = 292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.96x = 692.58 × 292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.96x = 202,288.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,288.77/501.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.00

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