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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.45, 692.03 and 280.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.45, 692.03 and 280.43 is: 387.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.45 : 692.03 = 280.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.45/692.03 = 280.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.45x = 692.03 × 280.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.45x = 194,065.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,065.97/501.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.01

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