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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.66, 749.64 and 379.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.66, 749.64 and 379.16 is: 567.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.66 : 749.64 = 379.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.66/749.64 = 379.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.66x = 749.64 × 379.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.66x = 284,233.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,233.50/500.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.72

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