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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.01, 692.72 and 292.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.01, 692.72 and 292.12 is: 403.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.01 : 692.72 = 292.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.01/692.72 = 292.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.01x = 692.72 × 292.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.01x = 202,356.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,356.91/502.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.09

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