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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.66, 692.08 and 291.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.66, 692.08 and 291.74 is: 402.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.66 : 692.08 = 291.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.66/692.08 = 291.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.66x = 692.08 × 291.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.66x = 201,903.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,903.23/501.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.47

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