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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.15, 689.23 and 360.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.15, 689.23 and 360.02 is: 496.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.15 : 689.23 = 360.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.15/689.23 = 360.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.15x = 689.23 × 360.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.15x = 248,136.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,136.58/500.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.12

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