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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.14, 691.64 and 361.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.14, 691.64 and 361.71 is: 499.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.14 : 691.64 = 361.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.14/691.64 = 361.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.14x = 691.64 × 361.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.14x = 250,171.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,171.30/501.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.21

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