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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.68, 692.56 and 305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.68, 692.56 and 305.28 is: 421.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.68 : 692.56 = 305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.68/692.56 = 305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.68x = 692.56 × 305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.68x = 211,424.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,424.72/501.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.43

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