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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.06, 691.52 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.06, 691.52 and 291.20 is: 401.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.06 : 691.52 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.06/691.52 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.06x = 691.52 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.06x = 201,370.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,370.62/501.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.89

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