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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.50, 690.06 and 386.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.50, 690.06 and 386.74 is: 533.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.50 : 690.06 = 386.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.50/690.06 = 386.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.50x = 690.06 × 386.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.50x = 266,873.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,873.80/500.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.21

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