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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.22, 691.77 and 291.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.22, 691.77 and 291.50 is: 402.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.22 : 691.77 = 291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.22/691.77 = 291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.22x = 691.77 × 291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.22x = 201,651.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,651.18/501.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.32

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