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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.86, 692.48 and 280.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.86, 692.48 and 280.78 is: 387.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.86 : 692.48 = 280.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.86/692.48 = 280.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.86x = 692.48 × 280.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.86x = 194,434.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,434.53/501.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.43

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