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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.71, 691.01 and 276.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.71, 691.01 and 276.65 is: 381.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.71 : 691.01 = 276.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.71/691.01 = 276.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.71x = 691.01 × 276.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.71x = 191,168.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,168.41/500.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.80

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