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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.96, 692.74 and 295.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.96, 692.74 and 295.08 is: 407.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.96 : 692.74 = 295.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.96/692.74 = 295.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.96x = 692.74 × 295.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.96x = 204,413.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,413.72/501.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.23

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