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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.94, 691.29 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.94, 691.29 and 291.24 is: 401.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.94 : 691.29 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.94/691.29 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.94x = 691.29 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.94x = 201,331.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,331.30/500.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.91

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