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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.74, 692.39 and 277.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.74, 692.39 and 277.69 is: 383.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.74 : 692.39 = 277.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.74/692.39 = 277.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.74x = 692.39 × 277.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.74x = 192,266.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,266.32/501.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.20

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