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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.46, 691.39 and 383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.46, 691.39 and 383.58 is: 528.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.46 : 691.39 = 383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.46/691.39 = 383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.46x = 691.39 × 383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.46x = 265,203.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,203.38/501.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.86

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