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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.08, 691.52 and 291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.08, 691.52 and 291.28 is: 401.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.08 : 691.52 = 291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.08/691.52 = 291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.08x = 691.52 × 291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.08x = 201,425.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,425.95/501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.98

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