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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.35, 692.73 and 361.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.35, 692.73 and 361.22 is: 499.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.35 : 692.73 = 361.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.35/692.73 = 361.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.35x = 692.73 × 361.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.35x = 250,224.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,224.47/501.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.11

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