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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.42, 692.91 and 361.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.42, 692.91 and 361.97 is: 500.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.42 : 692.91 = 361.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.42/692.91 = 361.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.42x = 692.91 × 361.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.42x = 250,807.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,807.36/501.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.19

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