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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.54, 692.21 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.54, 692.21 and 302.40 is: 417.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.54 : 692.21 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.54/692.21 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.54x = 692.21 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.54x = 209,324.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,324.30/501.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.36

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