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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.06, 691.32 and 279.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.06, 691.32 and 279.98 is: 386.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.06 : 691.32 = 279.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.06/691.32 = 279.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.06x = 691.32 × 279.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.06x = 193,557.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,557.50/501.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.30

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