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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.78, 691.07 and 304.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.78, 691.07 and 304.43 is: 420.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.78 : 691.07 = 304.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.78/691.07 = 304.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.78x = 691.07 × 304.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.78x = 210,377.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,377.46/500.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.10

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