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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.60, 692.22 and 280.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.60, 692.22 and 280.61 is: 387.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.60 : 692.22 = 280.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.60/692.22 = 280.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.60x = 692.22 × 280.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.60x = 194,243.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,243.85/501.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.25

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