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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502, 692.88 and 295.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502, 692.88 and 295.12 is: 407.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502 : 692.88 = 295.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502/692.88 = 295.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502x = 692.88 × 295.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502x = 204,482.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,482.75/502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.34

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