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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.59, 693.36 and 292.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.59, 693.36 and 292.71 is: 403.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.59 : 693.36 = 292.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.59/693.36 = 292.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.59x = 693.36 × 292.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.59x = 202,953.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,953.41/502.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.82

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