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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.42, 690.59 and 303.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.42, 690.59 and 303.91 is: 419.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.42 : 690.59 = 303.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.42/690.59 = 303.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.42x = 690.59 × 303.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.42x = 209,877.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,877.21/500.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.40

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