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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.99, 692.75 and 280.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.99, 692.75 and 280.94 is: 387.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.99 : 692.75 = 280.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.99/692.75 = 280.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.99x = 692.75 × 280.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.99x = 194,621.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,621.19/501.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.70

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