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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.74, 692.37 and 277.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.74, 692.37 and 277.67 is: 383.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.74 : 692.37 = 277.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.74/692.37 = 277.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.74x = 692.37 × 277.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.74x = 192,252.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,252.11/501.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.17

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