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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.11, 690.26 and 322.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.11, 690.26 and 322.95 is: 445.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.11 : 690.26 = 322.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.11/690.26 = 322.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.11x = 690.26 × 322.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.11x = 222,914.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,914.40/500.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.73

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