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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.51, 692.10 and 280.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.51, 692.10 and 280.47 is: 387.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.51 : 692.10 = 280.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.51/692.10 = 280.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.51x = 692.10 × 280.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.51x = 194,113.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,113.29/501.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.06

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