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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.41, 691.99 and 280.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.41, 691.99 and 280.37 is: 386.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.41 : 691.99 = 280.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.41/691.99 = 280.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.41x = 691.99 × 280.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.41x = 194,013.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,013.24/501.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.94

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