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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.09, 691.50 and 304.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.09, 691.50 and 304.56 is: 420.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.09 : 691.50 = 304.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.09/691.50 = 304.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.09x = 691.50 × 304.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.09x = 210,603.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,603.24/501.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.29

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