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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.08, 692.94 and 292.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.08, 692.94 and 292.22 is: 403.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.08 : 692.94 = 292.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.08/692.94 = 292.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.08x = 692.94 × 292.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.08x = 202,490.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,490.93/502.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.30

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