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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.55, 690.85 and 369.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.55, 690.85 and 369.94 is: 510.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.55 : 690.85 = 369.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.55/690.85 = 369.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.55x = 690.85 × 369.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.55x = 255,573.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,573.05/500.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.58

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