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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.12, 691.64 and 304.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.12, 691.64 and 304.60 is: 420.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.12 : 691.64 = 304.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.12/691.64 = 304.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.12x = 691.64 × 304.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.12x = 210,673.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,673.54/501.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.41

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