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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.40, 691.50 and 403.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.40, 691.50 and 403.12 is: 555.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.40 : 691.50 = 403.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.40/691.50 = 403.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.40x = 691.50 × 403.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.40x = 278,757.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,757.48/501.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.96

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