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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.08, 691.49 and 280.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.08, 691.49 and 280.04 is: 386.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.08 : 691.49 = 280.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.08/691.49 = 280.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.08x = 691.49 × 280.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.08x = 193,640.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,640.00/501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.45

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