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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.22, 691.66 and 280.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.22, 691.66 and 280.16 is: 386.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.22 : 691.66 = 280.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.22/691.66 = 280.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.22x = 691.66 × 280.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.22x = 193,775.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,775.47/501.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.61

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