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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.32, 693.08 and 292.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.32, 693.08 and 292.38 is: 403.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.32 : 693.08 = 292.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.32/693.08 = 292.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.32x = 693.08 × 292.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.32x = 202,642.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,642.73/502.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.41

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