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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.23, 691.70 and 291.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.23, 691.70 and 291.41 is: 402.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.23 : 691.70 = 291.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.23/691.70 = 291.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.23x = 691.70 × 291.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.23x = 201,568.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,568.57/501.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.15

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