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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.85, 692.81 and 382.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.85, 692.81 and 382.85 is: 528.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.85 : 692.81 = 382.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.85/692.81 = 382.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.85x = 692.81 × 382.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.85x = 265,240.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,240.96/501.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.53

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