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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.87, 691.13 and 304.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.87, 691.13 and 304.34 is: 419.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.87 : 691.13 = 304.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.87/691.13 = 304.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.87x = 691.13 × 304.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.87x = 210,333.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,333.53/500.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.94

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