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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.86, 692.84 and 302.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.86, 692.84 and 302.73 is: 417.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.86 : 692.84 = 302.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.86/692.84 = 302.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.86x = 692.84 × 302.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.86x = 209,738.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,738.48/501.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.93

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