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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.19, 691.64 and 280.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.19, 691.64 and 280.13 is: 386.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.19 : 691.64 = 280.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.19/691.64 = 280.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.19x = 691.64 × 280.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.19x = 193,751.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,751.14/501.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.58

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