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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.10, 690.14 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.10, 690.14 and 303.48 is: 418.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.10 : 690.14 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.10/690.14 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.10x = 690.14 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.10x = 209,443.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,443.69/500.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.80

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