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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.58, 692.11 and 305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.58, 692.11 and 305.16 is: 421.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.58 : 692.11 = 305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.58/692.11 = 305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.58x = 692.11 × 305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.58x = 211,204.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,204.29/501.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.08

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