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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.86, 691.18 and 304.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.86, 691.18 and 304.23 is: 419.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.86 : 691.18 = 304.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.86/691.18 = 304.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.86x = 691.18 × 304.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.86x = 210,276.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,276.93/500.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.83

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