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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.93, 692.65 and 277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.93, 692.65 and 277.83 is: 383.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.93 : 692.65 = 277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.93/692.65 = 277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.93x = 692.65 × 277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.93x = 192,439.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,439.30/501.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.40

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