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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.33, 691.77 and 291.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.33, 691.77 and 291.46 is: 402.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.33 : 691.77 = 291.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.33/691.77 = 291.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.33x = 691.77 × 291.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.33x = 201,623.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,623.28/501.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.18

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