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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.49, 691.97 and 291.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.49, 691.97 and 291.68 is: 402.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.49 : 691.97 = 291.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.49/691.97 = 291.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.49x = 691.97 × 291.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.49x = 201,830.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,830.35/501.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.47

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