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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.96, 692.88 and 305.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.96, 692.88 and 305.40 is: 421.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.96 : 692.88 = 305.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.96/692.88 = 305.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.96x = 692.88 × 305.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.96x = 211,605.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,605.55/501.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.56

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