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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.96, 692.68 and 280.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.96, 692.68 and 280.92 is: 387.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.96 : 692.68 = 280.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.96/692.68 = 280.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.96x = 692.68 × 280.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.96x = 194,587.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,587.67/501.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.66

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