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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.99, 691.40 and 304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.99, 691.40 and 304.52 is: 420.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.99 : 691.40 = 304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.99/691.40 = 304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.99x = 691.40 × 304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.99x = 210,543.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,543.61/500.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.26

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