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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.35, 691.86 and 291.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.35, 691.86 and 291.59 is: 402.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.35 : 691.86 = 291.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.35/691.86 = 291.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.35x = 691.86 × 291.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.35x = 201,739.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,739.46/501.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.40

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