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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.58, 690.83 and 276.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.58, 690.83 and 276.56 is: 381.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.58 : 690.83 = 276.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.58/690.83 = 276.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.58x = 690.83 × 276.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.58x = 191,058.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,058.62/500.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.67

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