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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.58, 691.23 and 361.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.58, 691.23 and 361.99 is: 498.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.58 : 691.23 = 361.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.58/691.23 = 361.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.58x = 691.23 × 361.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.58x = 250,218.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,218.35/501.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.86

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