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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.50, 690.54 and 303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.50, 690.54 and 303.96 is: 419.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.50 : 690.54 = 303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.50/690.54 = 303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.50x = 690.54 × 303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.50x = 209,896.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,896.54/500.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.37

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