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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.28, 690.12 and 360.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.28, 690.12 and 360.42 is: 497.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.28 : 690.12 = 360.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.28/690.12 = 360.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.28x = 690.12 × 360.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.28x = 248,733.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,733.05/500.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.19

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