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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.34, 693.11 and 292.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.34, 693.11 and 292.39 is: 403.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.34 : 693.11 = 292.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.34/693.11 = 292.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.34x = 693.11 × 292.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.34x = 202,658.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,658.43/502.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.43

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