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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.51, 692.05 and 291.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.51, 692.05 and 291.69 is: 402.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.51 : 692.05 = 291.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.51/692.05 = 291.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.51x = 692.05 × 291.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.51x = 201,864.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,864.06/501.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.51

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