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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.71, 750.79 and 384.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.71, 750.79 and 384.87 is: 577.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.71 : 750.79 = 384.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.71/750.79 = 384.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.71x = 750.79 × 384.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.71x = 288,956.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,956.55/500.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.09

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