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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.62, 693.35 and 295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.62, 693.35 and 295.50 is: 407.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.62 : 693.35 = 295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.62/693.35 = 295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.62x = 693.35 × 295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.62x = 204,884.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,884.93/502.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.63

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