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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.41, 693.36 and 289.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.41, 693.36 and 289.79 is: 399.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.41 : 693.36 = 289.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.41/693.36 = 289.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.41x = 693.36 × 289.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.41x = 200,928.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,928.79/502.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.93

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