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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.51, 692.08 and 305.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.51, 692.08 and 305.02 is: 420.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.51 : 692.08 = 305.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.51/692.08 = 305.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.51x = 692.08 × 305.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.51x = 211,098.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,098.24/501.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.93

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