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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.81, 691.18 and 301.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.81, 691.18 and 301.75 is: 416.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.81 : 691.18 = 301.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.81/691.18 = 301.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.81x = 691.18 × 301.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.81x = 208,563.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,563.57/500.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.45

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