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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.62, 690.92 and 361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.62, 690.92 and 361.20 is: 498.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.62 : 690.92 = 361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.62/690.92 = 361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.62x = 690.92 × 361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.62x = 249,560.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,560.30/500.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.50

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