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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.40, 693.31 and 292.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.40, 693.31 and 292.72 is: 403.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.40 : 693.31 = 292.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.40/693.31 = 292.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.40x = 693.31 × 292.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.40x = 202,943.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,943.69/502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.95

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