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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.64, 691.38 and 403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.64, 691.38 and 403.44 is: 557.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.64 : 691.38 = 403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.64/691.38 = 403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.64x = 691.38 × 403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.64x = 278,930.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,930.35/500.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.15

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