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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.25, 691.79 and 294.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.25, 691.79 and 294.25 is: 406.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.25 : 691.79 = 294.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.25/691.79 = 294.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.25x = 691.79 × 294.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.25x = 203,557.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,557.74/501.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.10

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