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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.73, 692.17 and 305.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.73, 692.17 and 305.23 is: 421.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.73 : 692.17 = 305.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.73/692.17 = 305.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.73x = 692.17 × 305.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.73x = 211,271.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,271.05/501.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.09

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