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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.79, 692.41 and 291.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.79, 692.41 and 291.93 is: 402.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.79 : 692.41 = 291.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.79/692.41 = 291.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.79x = 692.41 × 291.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.79x = 202,134.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,134.52/501.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.83

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