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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.42, 691.75 and 305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.42, 691.75 and 305.04 is: 420.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.42 : 691.75 = 305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.42/691.75 = 305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.42x = 691.75 × 305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.42x = 211,012.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,012.88/501.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.83

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