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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.20, 690.59 and 368.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.20, 690.59 and 368.98 is: 509.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.20 : 690.59 = 368.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.20/690.59 = 368.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.20x = 690.59 × 368.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.20x = 254,813.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,813.90/500.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.42

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