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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.25, 691.88 and 291.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.25, 691.88 and 291.49 is: 402.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.25 : 691.88 = 291.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.25/691.88 = 291.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.25x = 691.88 × 291.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.25x = 201,676.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,676.10/501.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.35

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