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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.30, 691.74 and 291.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.30, 691.74 and 291.53 is: 402.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.30 : 691.74 = 291.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.30/691.74 = 291.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.30x = 691.74 × 291.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.30x = 201,664.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,664.69/501.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.28

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