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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.50, 691.65 and 383.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.50, 691.65 and 383.64 is: 529.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.50 : 691.65 = 383.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.50/691.65 = 383.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.50x = 691.65 × 383.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.50x = 265,344.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,344.61/501.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.11

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