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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.54, 691.62 and 396.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.54, 691.62 and 396.42 is: 546.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.54 : 691.62 = 396.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.54/691.62 = 396.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.54x = 691.62 × 396.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.54x = 274,172.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,172.00/501.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.66

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