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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.19, 693.05 and 292.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.19, 693.05 and 292.43 is: 403.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.19 : 693.05 = 292.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.19/693.05 = 292.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.19x = 693.05 × 292.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.19x = 202,668.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,668.61/502.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.57

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