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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.99, 691.41 and 391.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.99, 691.41 and 391.23 is: 538.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.99 : 691.41 = 391.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.99/691.41 = 391.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.99x = 691.41 × 391.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.99x = 270,500.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,500.33/501.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.86

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