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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.82, 691.35 and 359.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.82, 691.35 and 359.13 is: 495.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.82 : 691.35 = 359.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.82/691.35 = 359.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.82x = 691.35 × 359.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.82x = 248,284.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,284.53/500.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.76

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