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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.67, 691.36 and 390.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.67, 691.36 and 390.97 is: 538.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.67 : 691.36 = 390.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.67/691.36 = 390.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.67x = 691.36 × 390.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.67x = 270,301.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,301.02/501.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.80

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