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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.26, 691.67 and 280.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.26, 691.67 and 280.19 is: 386.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.26 : 691.67 = 280.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.26/691.67 = 280.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.26x = 691.67 × 280.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.26x = 193,801.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,801.45/501.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.63

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