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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.19, 752.04 and 306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.19, 752.04 and 306.60 is: 460.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.19 : 752.04 = 306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.19/752.04 = 306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.19x = 752.04 × 306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.19x = 230,575.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,575.46/501.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.06

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