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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.61, 692.21 and 304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.61, 692.21 and 304.98 is: 420.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.61 : 692.21 = 304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.61/692.21 = 304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.61x = 692.21 × 304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.61x = 211,110.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,110.97/501.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.87

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