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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.94, 752.54 and 306.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.94, 752.54 and 306.98 is: 460.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.94 : 752.54 = 306.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.94/752.54 = 306.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.94x = 752.54 × 306.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.94x = 231,014.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,014.73/501.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.24

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