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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.55, 690.65 and 303.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.55, 690.65 and 303.95 is: 419.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.55 : 690.65 = 303.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.55/690.65 = 303.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.55x = 690.65 × 303.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.55x = 209,923.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,923.07/500.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.38

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