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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.00, 691.82 and 361.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.00, 691.82 and 361.87 is: 498.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.00 : 691.82 = 361.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.00/691.82 = 361.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.00x = 691.82 × 361.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.00x = 250,347.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,347.09/502.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.70

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