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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.50, 690.69 and 304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.50, 690.69 and 304.08 is: 419.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.50 : 690.69 = 304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.50/690.69 = 304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.50x = 690.69 × 304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.50x = 210,025.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,025.02/500.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.63

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