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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.76, 692.09 and 383.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.76, 692.09 and 383.75 is: 529.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.76 : 692.09 = 383.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.76/692.09 = 383.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.76x = 692.09 × 383.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.76x = 265,591.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,591.32/501.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.32

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