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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.64, 690.72 and 304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.64, 690.72 and 304.08 is: 419.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.64 : 690.72 = 304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.64/690.72 = 304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.64x = 690.72 × 304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.64x = 210,034.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,034.14/500.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.53

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