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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.96, 692.75 and 305.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.96, 692.75 and 305.59 is: 421.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.96 : 692.75 = 305.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.96/692.75 = 305.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.96x = 692.75 × 305.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.96x = 211,697.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,697.80/501.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.74

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