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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.64, 693.64 and 292.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.64, 693.64 and 292.91 is: 404.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.64 : 693.64 = 292.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.64/693.64 = 292.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.64x = 693.64 × 292.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.64x = 203,169.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,169.34/502.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.20

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