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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.20, 691.84 and 304.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.20, 691.84 and 304.72 is: 420.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.20 : 691.84 = 304.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.20/691.84 = 304.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.20x = 691.84 × 304.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.20x = 210,817.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,817.48/501.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.63

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