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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.65, 692.21 and 305.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.65, 692.21 and 305.18 is: 421.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.65 : 692.21 = 305.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.65/692.21 = 305.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.65x = 692.21 × 305.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.65x = 211,247.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,247.12/501.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.10

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