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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.20, 690.12 and 360.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.20, 690.12 and 360.34 is: 497.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.20 : 690.12 = 360.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.20/690.12 = 360.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.20x = 690.12 × 360.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.20x = 248,677.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,677.84/500.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.16

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