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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.50, 691.91 and 291.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.50, 691.91 and 291.63 is: 402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.50 : 691.91 = 291.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.50/691.91 = 291.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.50x = 691.91 × 291.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.50x = 201,780.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,780.26/501.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.36

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