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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.47, 693.22 and 295.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.47, 693.22 and 295.47 is: 407.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.47 : 693.22 = 295.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.47/693.22 = 295.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.47x = 693.22 × 295.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.47x = 204,825.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,825.71/502.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.64

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