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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.58, 693.41 and 289.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.58, 693.41 and 289.83 is: 399.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.58 : 693.41 = 289.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.58/693.41 = 289.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.58x = 693.41 × 289.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.58x = 200,969.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,969.57/502.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.88

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