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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.84, 690.88 and 304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.84, 690.88 and 304.40 is: 419.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.84 : 690.88 = 304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.84/690.88 = 304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.84x = 690.88 × 304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.84x = 210,303.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,303.87/500.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.90

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