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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.17, 691.62 and 277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.17, 691.62 and 277.12 is: 382.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.17 : 691.62 = 277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.17/691.62 = 277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.17x = 691.62 × 277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.17x = 191,661.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,661.95/501.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.43

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