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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.34, 692.40 and 368.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.34, 692.40 and 368.50 is: 508.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.34 : 692.40 = 368.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.34/692.40 = 368.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.34x = 692.40 × 368.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.34x = 255,149.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,149.40/501.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.93

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