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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.16, 690.03 and 303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.16, 690.03 and 303.60 is: 418.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.16 : 690.03 = 303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.16/690.03 = 303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.16x = 690.03 × 303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.16x = 209,493.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,493.11/500.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.85

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