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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.20, 691.65 and 277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.20, 691.65 and 277.14 is: 382.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.20 : 691.65 = 277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.20/691.65 = 277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.20x = 691.65 × 277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.20x = 191,681.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,681.29/501.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.45

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