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