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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.39, 691.92 and 304.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.39, 691.92 and 304.86 is: 420.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.39 : 691.92 = 304.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.39/691.92 = 304.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.39x = 691.92 × 304.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.39x = 210,938.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,938.73/501.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.71

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