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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.07, 690.01 and 313.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.07, 690.01 and 313.59 is: 432.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.07 : 690.01 = 313.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.07/690.01 = 313.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.07x = 690.01 × 313.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.07x = 216,380.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,380.24/500.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.70

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