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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.72, 691.07 and 304.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.72, 691.07 and 304.29 is: 419.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.72 : 691.07 = 304.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.72/691.07 = 304.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.72x = 691.07 × 304.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.72x = 210,284.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,284.17/500.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.97

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