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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.31, 689.90 and 361.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.31, 689.90 and 361.09 is: 497.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.31 : 689.90 = 361.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.31/689.90 = 361.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.31x = 689.90 × 361.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.31x = 249,112.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,112.54/500.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.92

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