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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.71, 691.29 and 369.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.71, 691.29 and 369.49 is: 510.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.71 : 691.29 = 369.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.71/691.29 = 369.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.71x = 691.29 × 369.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.71x = 255,424.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,424.74/500.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.13

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