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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.81, 692.63 and 305.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.81, 692.63 and 305.38 is: 421.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.81 : 692.63 = 305.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.81/692.63 = 305.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.81x = 692.63 × 305.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.81x = 211,515.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,515.35/501.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.50

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