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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.69, 692.10 and 305.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.69, 692.10 and 305.22 is: 421.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.69 : 692.10 = 305.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.69/692.10 = 305.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.69x = 692.10 × 305.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.69x = 211,242.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,242.76/501.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.06

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