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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500, 689.46 and 375.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500, 689.46 and 375.26 is: 517.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500 : 689.46 = 375.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500/689.46 = 375.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500x = 689.46 × 375.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500x = 258,726.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,726.76/500
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.45

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