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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.40, 693.42 and 292.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.40, 693.42 and 292.61 is: 403.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.40 : 693.42 = 292.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.40/693.42 = 292.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.40x = 693.42 × 292.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.40x = 202,903.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,903.91/502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.87

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