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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.37, 691.71 and 304.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.37, 691.71 and 304.81 is: 420.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.37 : 691.71 = 304.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.37/691.71 = 304.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.37x = 691.71 × 304.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.37x = 210,840.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,840.13/501.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.53

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