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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.50, 690.66 and 276.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.50, 690.66 and 276.43 is: 381.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.50 : 690.66 = 276.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.50/690.66 = 276.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.50x = 690.66 × 276.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.50x = 190,918.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,918.71/500.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.45

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