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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.89, 692.61 and 277.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.89, 692.61 and 277.85 is: 383.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.89 : 692.61 = 277.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.89/692.61 = 277.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.89x = 692.61 × 277.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.89x = 192,438.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,438.23/501.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.43

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