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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.92, 751.60 and 308.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.92, 751.60 and 308.96 is: 462.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.92 : 751.60 = 308.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.92/751.60 = 308.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.92x = 751.60 × 308.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.92x = 232,214.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,214.34/501.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.65

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