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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.87, 692.45 and 291.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.87, 692.45 and 291.92 is: 402.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.87 : 692.45 = 291.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.87/692.45 = 291.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.87x = 692.45 × 291.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.87x = 202,140.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,140.00/501.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.77

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