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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.38, 691.75 and 291.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.38, 691.75 and 291.51 is: 402.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.38 : 691.75 = 291.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.38/691.75 = 291.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.38x = 691.75 × 291.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.38x = 201,650.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,650.58/501.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.20

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