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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.25, 691.79 and 361.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.25, 691.79 and 361.55 is: 498.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.25 : 691.79 = 361.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.25/691.79 = 361.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.25x = 691.79 × 361.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.25x = 250,118.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,118.63/501.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.99

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