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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.67, 690.94 and 304.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.67, 690.94 and 304.16 is: 419.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.67 : 690.94 = 304.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.67/690.94 = 304.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.67x = 690.94 × 304.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.67x = 210,154.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,154.79/500.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.75

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