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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.76, 693.84 and 292.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.76, 693.84 and 292.94 is: 404.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.76 : 693.84 = 292.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.76/693.84 = 292.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.76x = 693.84 × 292.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.76x = 203,253.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,253.49/502.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.28

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