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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.31, 690.03 and 332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.31, 690.03 and 332.10 is: 458.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.31 : 690.03 = 332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.31/690.03 = 332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.31x = 690.03 × 332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.31x = 229,158.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,158.96/500.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.03

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