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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.44, 691.93 and 302.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.44, 691.93 and 302.34 is: 417.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.44 : 691.93 = 302.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.44/691.93 = 302.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.44x = 691.93 × 302.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.44x = 209,197.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,197.36/501.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.20

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