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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.60, 692.17 and 280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.60, 692.17 and 280.50 is: 387.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.60 : 692.17 = 280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.60/692.17 = 280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.60x = 692.17 × 280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.60x = 194,153.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,153.69/501.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.07

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