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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.96, 691.33 and 291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.96, 691.33 and 291.18 is: 401.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.96 : 691.33 = 291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.96/691.33 = 291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.96x = 691.33 × 291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.96x = 201,301.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,301.47/500.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.83

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