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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.93, 692.18 and 396.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.93, 692.18 and 396.87 is: 547.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.93 : 692.18 = 396.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.93/692.18 = 396.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.93x = 692.18 × 396.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.93x = 274,702.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,702.38/501.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.29

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