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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.32, 690.16 and 316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.32, 690.16 and 316 is: 435.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.32 : 690.16 = 316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.32/690.16 = 316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.32x = 690.16 × 316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.32x = 218,090.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,090.56/500.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.90

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