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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.77, 750.10 and 379.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.77, 750.10 and 379.77 is: 568.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.77 : 750.10 = 379.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.77/750.10 = 379.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.77x = 750.10 × 379.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.77x = 284,865.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,865.48/500.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.85

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