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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.59, 692.19 and 305.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.59, 692.19 and 305.06 is: 420.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.59 : 692.19 = 305.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.59/692.19 = 305.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.59x = 692.19 × 305.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.59x = 211,156.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,156.02/501.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.98

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