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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.77, 692.35 and 291.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.77, 692.35 and 291.98 is: 402.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.77 : 692.35 = 291.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.77/692.35 = 291.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.77x = 692.35 × 291.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.77x = 202,148.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,148.16/501.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.87

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