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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.28, 750.95 and 305.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.28, 750.95 and 305.72 is: 457.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.28 : 750.95 = 305.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.28/750.95 = 305.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.28x = 750.95 × 305.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.28x = 229,580.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,580.43/501.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.99

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