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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.74, 692.22 and 305.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.74, 692.22 and 305.18 is: 421.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.74 : 692.22 = 305.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.74/692.22 = 305.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.74x = 692.22 × 305.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.74x = 211,251.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,251.70/501.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.04

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