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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.77, 690.69 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.77, 690.69 and 376.44 is: 519.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.77 : 690.69 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.77/690.69 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.77x = 690.69 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.77x = 260,003.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,003.34/500.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.21

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