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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.54, 690.81 and 361.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.54, 690.81 and 361.12 is: 498.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.54 : 690.81 = 361.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.54/690.81 = 361.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.54x = 690.81 × 361.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.54x = 249,465.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,465.31/500.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.39

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