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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.20, 693.11 and 292.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.20, 693.11 and 292.51 is: 403.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.20 : 693.11 = 292.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.20/693.11 = 292.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.20x = 693.11 × 292.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.20x = 202,742.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,742.34/502.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.71

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