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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.40, 691.08 and 382.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.40, 691.08 and 382.80 is: 528.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.40 : 691.08 = 382.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.40/691.08 = 382.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.40x = 691.08 × 382.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.40x = 264,545.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,545.42/500.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.67

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