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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.06, 689.95 and 303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.06, 689.95 and 303.50 is: 418.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.06 : 689.95 = 303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.06/689.95 = 303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.06x = 689.95 × 303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.06x = 209,399.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,399.83/500.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.75

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