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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.79, 693.80 and 292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.79, 693.80 and 292.96 is: 404.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.79 : 693.80 = 292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.79/693.80 = 292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.79x = 693.80 × 292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.79x = 203,255.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,255.65/502.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.26

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