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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.46, 691.99 and 377.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.46, 691.99 and 377.02 is: 520.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.46 : 691.99 = 377.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.46/691.99 = 377.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.46x = 691.99 × 377.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.46x = 260,894.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,894.07/501.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.27

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