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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.20, 691.66 and 291.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.20, 691.66 and 291.50 is: 402.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.20 : 691.66 = 291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.20/691.66 = 291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.20x = 691.66 × 291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.20x = 201,616.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,616.75/501.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.26

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