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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.88, 692.08 and 391.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.88, 692.08 and 391.26 is: 540.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.88 : 692.08 = 391.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.88/692.08 = 391.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.88x = 692.08 × 391.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.88x = 270,783.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,783.22/500.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.61

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