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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.84, 692.47 and 280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.84, 692.47 and 280.76 is: 387.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.84 : 692.47 = 280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.84/692.47 = 280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.84x = 692.47 × 280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.84x = 194,417.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,417.88/501.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.41

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