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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.01, 691.43 and 288.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.01, 691.43 and 288.39 is: 398.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.01 : 691.43 = 288.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.01/691.43 = 288.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.01x = 691.43 × 288.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.01x = 199,402.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,402.22/501.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.00

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