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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.29, 691.68 and 361.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.29, 691.68 and 361.61 is: 498.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.29 : 691.68 = 361.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.29/691.68 = 361.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.29x = 691.68 × 361.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.29x = 250,120.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,120.24/501.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.95

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