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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.66, 690.76 and 395.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.66, 690.76 and 395.76 is: 546.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.66 : 690.76 = 395.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.66/690.76 = 395.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.66x = 690.76 × 395.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.66x = 273,375.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,375.18/500.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.03

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