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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.27, 691.65 and 368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.27, 691.65 and 368.70 is: 508.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.27 : 691.65 = 368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.27/691.65 = 368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.27x = 691.65 × 368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.27x = 255,011.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,011.36/501.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.73

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