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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.13, 691.50 and 280.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.13, 691.50 and 280.07 is: 386.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.13 : 691.50 = 280.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.13/691.50 = 280.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.13x = 691.50 × 280.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.13x = 193,668.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,668.41/501.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.46

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