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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.97, 692.61 and 305.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.97, 692.61 and 305.53 is: 421.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.97 : 692.61 = 305.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.97/692.61 = 305.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.97x = 692.61 × 305.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.97x = 211,613.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,613.13/501.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.57

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