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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.81, 690.26 and 360.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.81, 690.26 and 360.54 is: 496.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.81 : 690.26 = 360.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.81/690.26 = 360.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.81x = 690.26 × 360.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.81x = 248,864.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,864.54/500.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.93

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