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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.81, 693.89 and 293.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.81, 693.89 and 293.06 is: 404.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.81 : 693.89 = 293.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.81/693.89 = 293.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.81x = 693.89 × 293.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.81x = 203,351.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,351.40/502.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.43

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