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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501, 691.40 and 279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501, 691.40 and 279.96 is: 386.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501 : 691.40 = 279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501/691.40 = 279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501x = 691.40 × 279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501x = 193,562.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,562.94/501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.35

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