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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.75, 690.41 and 386.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.75, 690.41 and 386.99 is: 533.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.75 : 690.41 = 386.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.75/690.41 = 386.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.75x = 690.41 × 386.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.75x = 267,179.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,179.83/500.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.56

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