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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.59, 691.08 and 368.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.59, 691.08 and 368.55 is: 507.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.59 : 691.08 = 368.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.59/691.08 = 368.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.59x = 691.08 × 368.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.59x = 254,697.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,697.53/501.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.78

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