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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.68, 693.36 and 295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.68, 693.36 and 295.56 is: 407.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.68 : 693.36 = 295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.68/693.36 = 295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.68x = 693.36 × 295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.68x = 204,929.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,929.48/502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.67

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