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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.56, 690.81 and 304.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.56, 690.81 and 304.18 is: 419.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.56 : 690.81 = 304.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.56/690.81 = 304.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.56x = 690.81 × 304.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.56x = 210,127.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,127.13/500.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.79

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