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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.60, 690.88 and 304.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.60, 690.88 and 304.22 is: 419.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.60 : 690.88 = 304.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.60/690.88 = 304.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.60x = 690.88 × 304.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.60x = 210,179.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,179.51/500.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.86

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