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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.64, 690.28 and 369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.64, 690.28 and 369.44 is: 509.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.64 : 690.28 = 369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.64/690.28 = 369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.64x = 690.28 × 369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.64x = 255,017.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,017.04/500.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.38

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