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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.59, 692.18 and 291.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.59, 692.18 and 291.84 is: 402.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.59 : 692.18 = 291.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.59/692.18 = 291.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.59x = 692.18 × 291.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.59x = 202,006.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,006.54/501.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.73

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