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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.96, 692.80 and 302.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.96, 692.80 and 302.78 is: 417.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.96 : 692.80 = 302.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.96/692.80 = 302.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.96x = 692.80 × 302.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.96x = 209,765.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,765.98/501.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.89

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