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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.57, 692.10 and 280.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.57, 692.10 and 280.49 is: 387.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.57 : 692.10 = 280.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.57/692.10 = 280.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.57x = 692.10 × 280.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.57x = 194,123.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,123.67/501.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.03

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