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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.66, 691.19 and 375.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.66, 691.19 and 375.10 is: 516.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.66 : 691.19 = 375.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.66/691.19 = 375.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.66x = 691.19 × 375.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.66x = 259,267.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,267.17/501.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.81

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