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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.33, 691.82 and 291.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.33, 691.82 and 291.55 is: 402.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.33 : 691.82 = 291.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.33/691.82 = 291.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.33x = 691.82 × 291.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.33x = 201,700.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,700.12/501.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.33

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