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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.49, 690.82 and 401.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.49, 690.82 and 401.06 is: 553.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.49 : 690.82 = 401.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.49/690.82 = 401.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.49x = 690.82 × 401.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.49x = 277,058.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,058.26/500.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.57

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