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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.22, 691.52 and 280.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.22, 691.52 and 280.13 is: 386.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.22 : 691.52 = 280.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.22/691.52 = 280.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.22x = 691.52 × 280.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.22x = 193,714.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,714.10/501.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.49

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