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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.12, 692.98 and 292.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.12, 692.98 and 292.36 is: 403.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.12 : 692.98 = 292.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.12/692.98 = 292.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.12x = 692.98 × 292.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.12x = 202,599.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,599.63/502.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.49

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