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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.12, 691.56 and 277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.12, 691.56 and 277.08 is: 382.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.12 : 691.56 = 277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.12/691.56 = 277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.12x = 691.56 × 277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.12x = 191,617.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,617.44/501.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.38

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