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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.89, 693.96 and 295.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.89, 693.96 and 295.89 is: 408.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.89 : 693.96 = 295.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.89/693.96 = 295.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.89x = 693.96 × 295.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.89x = 205,335.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,335.82/502.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.31

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