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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.07, 690.12 and 313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.07, 690.12 and 313.56 is: 432.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.07 : 690.12 = 313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.07/690.12 = 313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.07x = 690.12 × 313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.07x = 216,394.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,394.03/500.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.73

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