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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.79, 692.36 and 291.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.79, 692.36 and 291.99 is: 402.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.79 : 692.36 = 291.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.79/692.36 = 291.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.79x = 692.36 × 291.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.79x = 202,162.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,162.20/501.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.88

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