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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.87, 693.98 and 293.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.87, 693.98 and 293.18 is: 404.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.87 : 693.98 = 293.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.87/693.98 = 293.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.87x = 693.98 × 293.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.87x = 203,457.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,457.86/502.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.60

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