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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.72, 693.81 and 290.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.72, 693.81 and 290.02 is: 400.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.72 : 693.81 = 290.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.72/693.81 = 290.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.72x = 693.81 × 290.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.72x = 201,218.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,218.78/502.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.26

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