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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.88, 691.20 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.88, 691.20 and 304.32 is: 419.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.88 : 691.20 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.88/691.20 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.88x = 691.20 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.88x = 210,345.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,345.98/500.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.95

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