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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.26, 690.44 and 375.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.26, 690.44 and 375.72 is: 518.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.26 : 690.44 = 375.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.26/690.44 = 375.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.26x = 690.44 × 375.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.26x = 259,412.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,412.12/500.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.55

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