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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.08, 691.42 and 301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.08, 691.42 and 301.86 is: 416.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.08 : 691.42 = 301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.08/691.42 = 301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.08x = 691.42 × 301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.08x = 208,712.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,712.04/501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.52

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