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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.10, 690.65 and 375.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.10, 690.65 and 375.57 is: 518.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.10 : 690.65 = 375.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.10/690.65 = 375.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.10x = 690.65 × 375.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.10x = 259,385.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,385.54/500.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.67

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