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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.42, 690.36 and 383.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.42, 690.36 and 383.78 is: 529.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.42 : 690.36 = 383.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.42/690.36 = 383.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.42x = 690.36 × 383.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.42x = 264,946.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,946.36/500.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.45

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