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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.72, 690.50 and 376.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.72, 690.50 and 376.24 is: 518.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.72 : 690.50 = 376.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.72/690.50 = 376.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.72x = 690.50 × 376.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.72x = 259,793.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,793.72/500.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.84

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