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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.73, 689.72 and 381.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.73, 689.72 and 381.51 is: 526.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.73 : 689.72 = 381.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.73/689.72 = 381.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.73x = 689.72 × 381.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.73x = 263,133.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,133.17/499.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.56

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