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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.16, 691.12 and 301.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.16, 691.12 and 301.95 is: 416.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.16 : 691.12 = 301.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.16/691.12 = 301.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.16x = 691.12 × 301.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.16x = 208,683.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,683.68/501.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.40

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