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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501, 751.58 and 306.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501, 751.58 and 306.15 is: 459.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501 : 751.58 = 306.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501/751.58 = 306.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501x = 751.58 × 306.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501x = 230,096.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,096.22/501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.27

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