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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.85, 691.27 and 304.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.85, 691.27 and 304.36 is: 420.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.85 : 691.27 = 304.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.85/691.27 = 304.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.85x = 691.27 × 304.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.85x = 210,392.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,392.45/500.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.07

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