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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.20, 693.01 and 292.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.20, 693.01 and 292.36 is: 403.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.20 : 693.01 = 292.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.20/693.01 = 292.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.20x = 693.01 × 292.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.20x = 202,608.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,608.40/502.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.44

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