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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.22, 690.12 and 301.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.22, 690.12 and 301.10 is: 415.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.22 : 690.12 = 301.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.22/690.12 = 301.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.22x = 690.12 × 301.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.22x = 207,791.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,791.68/500.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.40

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