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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.53, 692.03 and 291.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.53, 692.03 and 291.67 is: 402.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.53 : 692.03 = 291.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.53/692.03 = 291.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.53x = 692.03 × 291.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.53x = 201,844.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,844.39/501.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.46

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