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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.81, 691.24 and 304.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.81, 691.24 and 304.45 is: 420.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.81 : 691.24 = 304.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.81/691.24 = 304.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.81x = 691.24 × 304.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.81x = 210,444.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,444.77/500.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.21

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