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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.76, 692.74 and 305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.76, 692.74 and 305.60 is: 421.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.76 : 692.74 = 305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.76/692.74 = 305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.76x = 692.74 × 305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.76x = 211,701.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,701.34/501.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.92

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