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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.90, 694 and 293.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.90, 694 and 293.22 is: 404.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.90 : 694 = 293.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.90/694 = 293.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.90x = 694 × 293.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.90x = 203,491.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,491.21/502.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.64

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