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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.76, 691.95 and 391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.76, 691.95 and 391.20 is: 539.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.76 : 691.95 = 391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.76/691.95 = 391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.76x = 691.95 × 391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.76x = 270,688.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,688.88/501.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.48

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