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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.05, 689.92 and 303.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.05, 689.92 and 303.22 is: 418.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.05 : 689.92 = 303.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.05/689.92 = 303.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.05x = 689.92 × 303.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.05x = 209,197.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,197.54/500.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.35

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