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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.04, 689.48 and 374.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.04, 689.48 and 374.04 is: 515.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.04 : 689.48 = 374.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.04/689.48 = 374.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.04x = 689.48 × 374.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.04x = 257,893.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,893.10/500.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.74

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