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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.33, 692.06 and 302.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.33, 692.06 and 302.25 is: 417.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.33 : 692.06 = 302.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.33/692.06 = 302.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.33x = 692.06 × 302.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.33x = 209,173.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,173.62/501.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.24

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