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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.58, 690.81 and 304.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.58, 690.81 and 304.05 is: 419.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.58 : 690.81 = 304.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.58/690.81 = 304.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.58x = 690.81 × 304.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.58x = 210,040.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,040.78/500.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.59

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