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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.59, 692.19 and 291.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.59, 692.19 and 291.85 is: 402.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.59 : 692.19 = 291.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.59/692.19 = 291.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.59x = 692.19 × 291.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.59x = 202,013.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,013.92/501.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.75

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