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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.01, 691.38 and 279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.01, 691.38 and 279.96 is: 386.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.01 : 691.38 = 279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.01/691.38 = 279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.01x = 691.38 × 279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.01x = 193,558.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,558.74/501.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.34

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