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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.94, 692.69 and 280.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.94, 692.69 and 280.93 is: 387.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.94 : 692.69 = 280.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.94/692.69 = 280.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.94x = 692.69 × 280.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.94x = 194,597.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,597.40/501.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.69

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