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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.66, 692.34 and 291.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.66, 692.34 and 291.82 is: 402.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.66 : 692.34 = 291.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.66/692.34 = 291.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.66x = 692.34 × 291.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.66x = 202,033.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,033.74/501.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.73

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