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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.24, 693.13 and 292.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.24, 693.13 and 292.45 is: 403.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.24 : 693.13 = 292.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.24/693.13 = 292.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.24x = 693.13 × 292.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.24x = 202,705.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,705.87/502.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.60

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