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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500, 690.08 and 362.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500, 690.08 and 362.24 is: 499.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500 : 690.08 = 362.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500/690.08 = 362.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500x = 690.08 × 362.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500x = 249,974.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,974.58/500
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.95

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