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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.42, 691.22 and 377.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.42, 691.22 and 377.10 is: 519.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.42 : 691.22 = 377.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.42/691.22 = 377.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.42x = 691.22 × 377.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.42x = 260,659.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,659.06/501.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.84

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