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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.43, 690.60 and 301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.43, 690.60 and 301.38 is: 415.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.43 : 690.60 = 301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.43/690.60 = 301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.43x = 690.60 × 301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.43x = 208,133.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,133.03/500.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.91

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