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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.14, 690.03 and 376.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.14, 690.03 and 376.06 is: 518.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.14 : 690.03 = 376.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.14/690.03 = 376.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.14x = 690.03 × 376.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.14x = 259,492.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,492.68/500.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.84

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