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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.29, 691.86 and 291.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.29, 691.86 and 291.53 is: 402.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.29 : 691.86 = 291.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.29/691.86 = 291.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.29x = 691.86 × 291.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.29x = 201,694.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,694.49/501.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.35

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