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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.17, 692.60 and 305.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.17, 692.60 and 305.49 is: 421.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.17 : 692.60 = 305.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.17/692.60 = 305.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.17x = 692.60 × 305.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.17x = 211,580.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,580.85/502.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.33

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