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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.67, 690.89 and 276.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.67, 690.89 and 276.57 is: 381.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.67 : 690.89 = 276.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.67/690.89 = 276.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.67x = 690.89 × 276.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.67x = 191,078.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,078.06/500.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.64

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