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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.84, 693.02 and 385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.84, 693.02 and 385.20 is: 531.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.84 : 693.02 = 385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.84/693.02 = 385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.84x = 693.02 × 385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.84x = 266,951.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,951.30/501.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.95

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