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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.04, 691.44 and 280.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.04, 691.44 and 280.00 is: 386.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.04 : 691.44 = 280.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.04/691.44 = 280.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.04x = 691.44 × 280.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.04x = 193,599.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,599.74/501.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.40

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