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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.04, 691.50 and 304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.04, 691.50 and 304.48 is: 420.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.04 : 691.50 = 304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.04/691.50 = 304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.04x = 691.50 × 304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.04x = 210,547.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,547.92/501.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.22

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