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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.36, 691.80 and 291.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.36, 691.80 and 291.56 is: 402.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.36 : 691.80 = 291.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.36/691.80 = 291.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.36x = 691.80 × 291.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.36x = 201,696.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,696.66/501.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.30

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