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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.19, 690.17 and 421.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.19, 690.17 and 421.35 is: 581.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.19 : 690.17 = 421.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.19/690.17 = 421.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.19x = 690.17 × 421.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.19x = 290,801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,801.02/500.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.38

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