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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.78, 691.11 and 291.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.78, 691.11 and 291.01 is: 401.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.78 : 691.11 = 291.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.78/691.11 = 291.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.78x = 691.11 × 291.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.78x = 201,119.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,119.92/500.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.61

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