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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.74, 692.38 and 291.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.74, 692.38 and 291.91 is: 402.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.74 : 692.38 = 291.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.74/692.38 = 291.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.74x = 692.38 × 291.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.74x = 202,113.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,113.38/501.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.82

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