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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.36, 691.97 and 304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.36, 691.97 and 304.98 is: 420.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.36 : 691.97 = 304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.36/691.97 = 304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.36x = 691.97 × 304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.36x = 211,035.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,035.49/501.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.93

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