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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.68, 691.75 and 377.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.68, 691.75 and 377.11 is: 519.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.68 : 691.75 = 377.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.68/691.75 = 377.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.68x = 691.75 × 377.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.68x = 260,863.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,863.82/501.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.98

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