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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.04, 691.37 and 291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.04, 691.37 and 291.18 is: 401.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.04 : 691.37 = 291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.04/691.37 = 291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.04x = 691.37 × 291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.04x = 201,315.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,315.60/501.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.80

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