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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.86, 692.52 and 305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.86, 692.52 and 305.44 is: 421.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.86 : 692.52 = 305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.86/692.52 = 305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.86x = 692.52 × 305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.86x = 211,523.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,523.31/501.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.48

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