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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.29, 691.02 and 361.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.29, 691.02 and 361.16 is: 497.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.29 : 691.02 = 361.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.29/691.02 = 361.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.29x = 691.02 × 361.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.29x = 249,568.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,568.78/501.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.85

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