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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.27, 691.77 and 277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.27, 691.77 and 277.22 is: 382.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.27 : 691.77 = 277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.27/691.77 = 277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.27x = 691.77 × 277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.27x = 191,767.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,767.63/501.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.57

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