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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.78, 691.07 and 273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.78, 691.07 and 273.66 is: 377.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.78 : 691.07 = 273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.78/691.07 = 273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.78x = 691.07 × 273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.78x = 189,118.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,118.90/500.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.65

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