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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.75, 691.47 and 361.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.75, 691.47 and 361.62 is: 498.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.75 : 691.47 = 361.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.75/691.47 = 361.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.75x = 691.47 × 361.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.75x = 250,049.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,049.38/501.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.36

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