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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.63, 693.64 and 292.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.63, 693.64 and 292.93 is: 404.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.63 : 693.64 = 292.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.63/693.64 = 292.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.63x = 693.64 × 292.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.63x = 203,186.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,186.50/502.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.24

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