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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.21, 692.63 and 361.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.21, 692.63 and 361.79 is: 499.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.21 : 692.63 = 361.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.21/692.63 = 361.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.21x = 692.63 × 361.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.21x = 250,586.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,586.61/501.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.96

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