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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.36, 690.65 and 304.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.36, 690.65 and 304.01 is: 419.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.36 : 690.65 = 304.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.36/690.65 = 304.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.36x = 690.65 × 304.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.36x = 209,959.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,959.53/500.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.62

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