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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.16, 690.47 and 396.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.16, 690.47 and 396.21 is: 545.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.16 : 690.47 = 396.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.16/690.47 = 396.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.16x = 690.47 × 396.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.16x = 273,571.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,571.12/501.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.88

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