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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.82, 691.17 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.82, 691.17 and 304.32 is: 419.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.82 : 691.17 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.82/691.17 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.82x = 691.17 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.82x = 210,336.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,336.85/500.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.98

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