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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.99, 692.04 and 397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.99, 692.04 and 397.20 is: 548.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.99 : 692.04 = 397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.99/692.04 = 397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.99x = 692.04 × 397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.99x = 274,882.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,882.37/500.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.68

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