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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.10, 691.54 and 280.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.10, 691.54 and 280.05 is: 386.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.10 : 691.54 = 280.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.10/691.54 = 280.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.10x = 691.54 × 280.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.10x = 193,665.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,665.78/501.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.48

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