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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.41, 692.00 and 280.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.41, 692.00 and 280.41 is: 387.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.41 : 692.00 = 280.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.41/692.00 = 280.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.41x = 692.00 × 280.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.41x = 194,042.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,042.32/501.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.00

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