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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.68, 692.29 and 277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.68, 692.29 and 277.60 is: 383.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.68 : 692.29 = 277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.68/692.29 = 277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.68x = 692.29 × 277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.68x = 192,177.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,177.28/501.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.07

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