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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.52, 690.52 and 323.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.52, 690.52 and 323.43 is: 446.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.52 : 690.52 = 323.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.52/690.52 = 323.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.52x = 690.52 × 323.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.52x = 223,333.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,333.16/500.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.21

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