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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.22, 690.37 and 313.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.22, 690.37 and 313.76 is: 433.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.22 : 690.37 = 313.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.22/690.37 = 313.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.22x = 690.37 × 313.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.22x = 216,611.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,611.43/500.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.03

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