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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.97, 751.80 and 379.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.97, 751.80 and 379.47 is: 569.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.97 : 751.80 = 379.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.97/751.80 = 379.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.97x = 751.80 × 379.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.97x = 285,285.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,285.55/500.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.47

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