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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.64, 691.87 and 362.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.64, 691.87 and 362.27 is: 499.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.64 : 691.87 = 362.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.64/691.87 = 362.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.64x = 691.87 × 362.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.64x = 250,641.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,641.93/501.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.65

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