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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.14, 691.54 and 280.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.14, 691.54 and 280.07 is: 386.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.14 : 691.54 = 280.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.14/691.54 = 280.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.14x = 691.54 × 280.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.14x = 193,679.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,679.61/501.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.48

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