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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.93, 690.54 and 376.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.93, 690.54 and 376.59 is: 519.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.93 : 690.54 = 376.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.93/690.54 = 376.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.93x = 690.54 × 376.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.93x = 260,050.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,050.46/500.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.14

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