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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.22, 692.95 and 292.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.22, 692.95 and 292.35 is: 403.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.22 : 692.95 = 292.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.22/692.95 = 292.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.22x = 692.95 × 292.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.22x = 202,583.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,583.93/502.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.38

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