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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.18, 691.47 and 291.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.18, 691.47 and 291.42 is: 402.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.18 : 691.47 = 291.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.18/691.47 = 291.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.18x = 691.47 × 291.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.18x = 201,508.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,508.19/501.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.07

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