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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501, 691.38 and 304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501, 691.38 and 304.48 is: 420.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501 : 691.38 = 304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501/691.38 = 304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501x = 691.38 × 304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501x = 210,507.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,507.93/501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.18

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