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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.62, 693.65 and 292.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.62, 693.65 and 292.86 is: 404.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.62 : 693.65 = 292.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.62/693.65 = 292.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.62x = 693.65 × 292.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.62x = 203,143.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,143.07/502.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.17

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