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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.50, 692.06 and 280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.50, 692.06 and 280.44 is: 387.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.50 : 692.06 = 280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.50/692.06 = 280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.50x = 692.06 × 280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.50x = 194,081.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,081.31/501.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.00

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