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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.00, 689.58 and 382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.00, 689.58 and 382.14 is: 527.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.00 : 689.58 = 382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.00/689.58 = 382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.00x = 689.58 × 382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.00x = 263,516.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,516.10/500.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.04

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