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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.32, 692.01 and 291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.32, 692.01 and 291.66 is: 402.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.32 : 692.01 = 291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.32/692.01 = 291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.32x = 692.01 × 291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.32x = 201,831.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,831.64/501.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.60

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