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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.53, 691.27 and 353.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.53, 691.27 and 353.90 is: 487.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.53 : 691.27 = 353.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.53/691.27 = 353.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.53x = 691.27 × 353.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.53x = 244,641.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,641.30/501.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.79

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