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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.88, 692.58 and 305.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.88, 692.58 and 305.32 is: 421.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.88 : 692.58 = 305.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.88/692.58 = 305.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.88x = 692.58 × 305.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.88x = 211,458.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,458.53/501.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.33

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