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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.66, 689.71 and 375.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.66, 689.71 and 375.67 is: 518.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.66 : 689.71 = 375.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.66/689.71 = 375.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.66x = 689.71 × 375.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.66x = 259,103.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,103.36/499.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.56

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