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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.11, 690.27 and 303.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.11, 690.27 and 303.78 is: 419.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.11 : 690.27 = 303.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.11/690.27 = 303.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.11x = 690.27 × 303.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.11x = 209,693.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,693.38/500.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.30

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