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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.38, 690.74 and 303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.38, 690.74 and 303.96 is: 419.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.38 : 690.74 = 303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.38/690.74 = 303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.38x = 690.74 × 303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.38x = 209,957.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,957.33/500.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.60

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