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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.99, 691.81 and 361.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.99, 691.81 and 361.87 is: 498.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.99 : 691.81 = 361.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.99/691.81 = 361.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.99x = 691.81 × 361.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.99x = 250,345.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,345.28/501.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.71

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