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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.65, 692.27 and 291.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.65, 692.27 and 291.95 is: 402.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.65 : 692.27 = 291.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.65/692.27 = 291.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.65x = 692.27 × 291.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.65x = 202,108.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,108.23/501.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.89

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