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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.14, 690.07 and 303.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.14, 690.07 and 303.64 is: 418.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.14 : 690.07 = 303.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.14/690.07 = 303.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.14x = 690.07 × 303.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.14x = 209,532.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,532.85/500.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.95

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