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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.34, 691.86 and 294.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.34, 691.86 and 294.34 is: 406.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.34 : 691.86 = 294.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.34/691.86 = 294.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.34x = 691.86 × 294.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.34x = 203,642.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,642.07/501.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.20

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