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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.21, 690.08 and 313.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.21, 690.08 and 313.58 is: 432.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.21 : 690.08 = 313.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.21/690.08 = 313.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.21x = 690.08 × 313.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.21x = 216,391.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,391.44/500.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.60

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