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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.73, 692.55 and 305.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.73, 692.55 and 305.24 is: 421.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.73 : 692.55 = 305.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.73/692.55 = 305.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.73x = 692.55 × 305.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.73x = 211,390.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,390.50/501.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.33

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