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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.73, 690.85 and 304.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.73, 690.85 and 304.17 is: 419.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.73 : 690.85 = 304.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.73/690.85 = 304.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.73x = 690.85 × 304.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.73x = 210,135.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,135.84/500.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.66

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