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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.28, 691.71 and 280.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.28, 691.71 and 280.25 is: 386.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.28 : 691.71 = 280.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.28/691.71 = 280.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.28x = 691.71 × 280.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.28x = 193,851.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,851.73/501.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.71

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