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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.01, 689.47 and 367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.01, 689.47 and 367.04 is: 506.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.01 : 689.47 = 367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.01/689.47 = 367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.01x = 689.47 × 367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.01x = 253,067.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,067.43/500.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.12

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