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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.92, 690.98 and 369.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.92, 690.98 and 369.88 is: 510.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.92 : 690.98 = 369.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.92/690.98 = 369.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.92x = 690.98 × 369.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.92x = 255,579.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,579.68/500.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.22

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