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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.38, 692.12 and 304.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.38, 692.12 and 304.96 is: 420.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.38 : 692.12 = 304.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.38/692.12 = 304.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.38x = 692.12 × 304.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.38x = 211,067.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,067.39/501.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.97

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