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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.12, 691.60 and 291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.12, 691.60 and 291.36 is: 402.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.12 : 691.60 = 291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.12/691.60 = 291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.12x = 691.60 × 291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.12x = 201,504.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,504.58/501.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.11

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