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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.29, 691.73 and 396.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.29, 691.73 and 396.64 is: 547.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.29 : 691.73 = 396.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.29/691.73 = 396.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.29x = 691.73 × 396.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.29x = 274,364.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,364.33/501.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.32

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