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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.62 : 692.26 = 305.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.62/692.26 = 305.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.62x = 692.26 × 305.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.62x = 211,238.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,238.91/501.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.12

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