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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.36, 690.74 and 368.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.36, 690.74 and 368.34 is: 507.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.36 : 690.74 = 368.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.36/690.74 = 368.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.36x = 690.74 × 368.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.36x = 254,427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,427.17/501.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.47

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