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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.58, 689.85 and 360.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.58, 689.85 and 360.99 is: 497.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.58 : 689.85 = 360.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.58/689.85 = 360.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.58x = 689.85 × 360.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.58x = 249,028.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,028.95/500.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.48

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