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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.03, 691.44 and 280.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.03, 691.44 and 280.02 is: 386.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.03 : 691.44 = 280.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.03/691.44 = 280.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.03x = 691.44 × 280.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.03x = 193,617.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,617.03/501.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.44

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