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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.80, 692.45 and 305.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.80, 692.45 and 305.27 is: 421.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.80 : 692.45 = 305.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.80/692.45 = 305.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.80x = 692.45 × 305.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.80x = 211,382.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,382.96/501.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.25

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