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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.68, 690.06 and 384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.68, 690.06 and 384.04 is: 529.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.68 : 690.06 = 384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.68/690.06 = 384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.68x = 690.06 × 384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.68x = 265,010.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,010.64/500.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.30

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