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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.72, 691.70 and 383.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.72, 691.70 and 383.76 is: 529.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.72 : 691.70 = 383.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.72/691.70 = 383.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.72x = 691.70 × 383.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.72x = 265,446.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,446.79/501.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.08

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