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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.24, 691.18 and 294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.24, 691.18 and 294.20 is: 405.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.24 : 691.18 = 294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.24/691.18 = 294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.24x = 691.18 × 294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.24x = 203,345.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,345.16/501.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.68

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