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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.59, 693.44 and 292.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.59, 693.44 and 292.73 is: 403.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.59 : 693.44 = 292.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.59/693.44 = 292.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.59x = 693.44 × 292.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.59x = 202,990.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,990.69/502.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.89

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