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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.05, 691.47 and 279.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.05, 691.47 and 279.99 is: 386.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.05 : 691.47 = 279.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.05/691.47 = 279.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.05x = 691.47 × 279.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.05x = 193,604.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,604.69/501.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.40

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