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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.03, 689.95 and 380.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.03, 689.95 and 380.15 is: 524.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.03 : 689.95 = 380.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.03/689.95 = 380.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.03x = 689.95 × 380.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.03x = 262,284.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,284.49/500.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.54

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