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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.93, 692.73 and 280.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.93, 692.73 and 280.92 is: 387.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.93 : 692.73 = 280.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.93/692.73 = 280.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.93x = 692.73 × 280.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.93x = 194,601.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,601.71/501.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.71

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