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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.04, 692.74 and 295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.04, 692.74 and 295 is: 407.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.04 : 692.74 = 295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.04/692.74 = 295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.04x = 692.74 × 295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.04x = 204,358.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,358.30/502.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.06

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