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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.61, 692.13 and 304.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.61, 692.13 and 304.99 is: 420.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.61 : 692.13 = 304.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.61/692.13 = 304.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.61x = 692.13 × 304.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.61x = 211,092.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,092.73/501.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.83

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