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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.56, 690.77 and 276.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.56, 690.77 and 276.49 is: 381.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.56 : 690.77 = 276.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.56/690.77 = 276.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.56x = 690.77 × 276.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.56x = 190,989.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,989.61/500.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.56

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