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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.96, 691.44 and 294.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.96, 691.44 and 294.08 is: 405.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.96 : 691.44 = 294.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.96/691.44 = 294.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.96x = 691.44 × 294.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.96x = 203,338.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,338.68/500.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.90

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