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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501, 691.40 and 276.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501, 691.40 and 276.95 is: 382.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501 : 691.40 = 276.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501/691.40 = 276.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501x = 691.40 × 276.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501x = 191,478.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,478.39/501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.19

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