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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.96, 691.32 and 276.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.96, 691.32 and 276.91 is: 382.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.96 : 691.32 = 276.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.96/691.32 = 276.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.96x = 691.32 × 276.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.96x = 191,436.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,436.62/500.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.14

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