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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.04, 689.76 and 322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.04, 689.76 and 322.92 is: 445.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.04 : 689.76 = 322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.04/689.76 = 322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.04x = 689.76 × 322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.04x = 222,737.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,737.30/500.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.44

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