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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.92, 691.13 and 304.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.92, 691.13 and 304.43 is: 420.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.92 : 691.13 = 304.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.92/691.13 = 304.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.92x = 691.13 × 304.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.92x = 210,398.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,398.01/500.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.03

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