Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.62, 692.26 and 305.15
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 501.62, 692.26 and 305.15 is: 421.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
501.62 : 692.26 = 305.15 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
501.62/692.26 = 305.15/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
501.62x = 692.26 × 305.15 - Step 4: Simplify right side
501.62x = 211,238.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,238.91/501.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421.12
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