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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.84, 691.18 and 291.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.84, 691.18 and 291.05 is: 401.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.84 : 691.18 = 291.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.84/691.18 = 291.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.84x = 691.18 × 291.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.84x = 201,168.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,168.94/500.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.66

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