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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.67, 750.29 and 377.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.67, 750.29 and 377.19 is: 565.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.67 : 750.29 = 377.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.67/750.29 = 377.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.67x = 750.29 × 377.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.67x = 283,000.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,000.00/500.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.24

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