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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.84, 749.79 and 379.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.84, 749.79 and 379.58 is: 568.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.84 : 749.79 = 379.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.84/749.79 = 379.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.84x = 749.79 × 379.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.84x = 284,605.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,605.29/500.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.26

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