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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.30, 690.36 and 323.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.30, 690.36 and 323.18 is: 445.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.30 : 690.36 = 323.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.30/690.36 = 323.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.30x = 690.36 × 323.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.30x = 223,110.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,110.54/500.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.95

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