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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.40, 691.92 and 294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.40, 691.92 and 294.40 is: 406.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.40 : 691.92 = 294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.40/691.92 = 294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.40x = 691.92 × 294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.40x = 203,701.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,701.25/501.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.26

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