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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.98, 752.36 and 306.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.98, 752.36 and 306.36 is: 459.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.98 : 752.36 = 306.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.98/752.36 = 306.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.98x = 752.36 × 306.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.98x = 230,491.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,491.48/501.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.17

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