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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.19, 690.38 and 334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.19, 690.38 and 334.68 is: 461.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.19 : 690.38 = 334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.19/690.38 = 334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.19x = 690.38 × 334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.19x = 231,054.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,054.71/500.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.93

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