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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.27, 690.42 and 375.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.27, 690.42 and 375.71 is: 518.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.27 : 690.42 = 375.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.27/690.42 = 375.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.27x = 690.42 × 375.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.27x = 259,394.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,394.25/500.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.51

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