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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.47, 692.10 and 291.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.47, 692.10 and 291.65 is: 402.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.47 : 692.10 = 291.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.47/692.10 = 291.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.47x = 692.10 × 291.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.47x = 201,847.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,847.50/501.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.52

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