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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.28, 689.72 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.28, 689.72 and 382.32 is: 527.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.28 : 689.72 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.28/689.72 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.28x = 689.72 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.28x = 263,691.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,691.84/500.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.09

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