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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.96, 690.96 and 361.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.96, 690.96 and 361.54 is: 498.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.96 : 690.96 = 361.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.96/690.96 = 361.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.96x = 690.96 × 361.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.96x = 249,806.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,806.90/500.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.66

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