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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.93, 692.61 and 302.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.93, 692.61 and 302.79 is: 417.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.93 : 692.61 = 302.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.93/692.61 = 302.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.93x = 692.61 × 302.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.93x = 209,715.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,715.38/501.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.82

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