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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.15, 690.26 and 303.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.15, 690.26 and 303.66 is: 419.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.15 : 690.26 = 303.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.15/690.26 = 303.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.15x = 690.26 × 303.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.15x = 209,602.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,602.83/500.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.08

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