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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.48, 692.03 and 280.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.48, 692.03 and 280.46 is: 387.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.48 : 692.03 = 280.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.48/692.03 = 280.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.48x = 692.03 × 280.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.48x = 194,089.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,089.17/501.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.03

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