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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.65, 692.28 and 302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.65, 692.28 and 302.48 is: 417.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.65 : 692.28 = 302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.65/692.28 = 302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.65x = 692.28 × 302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.65x = 209,400.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,400.78/501.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.43

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