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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.63, 692.08 and 291.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.63, 692.08 and 291.79 is: 402.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.63 : 692.08 = 291.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.63/692.08 = 291.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.63x = 692.08 × 291.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.63x = 201,942.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,942.02/501.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.57

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