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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.03, 691.11 and 304.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.03, 691.11 and 304.56 is: 420.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.03 : 691.11 = 304.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.03/691.11 = 304.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.03x = 691.11 × 304.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.03x = 210,484.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,484.46/501.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.10

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