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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.42, 701.55 and 361.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.42, 701.55 and 361.00 is: 498.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.42 : 701.55 = 361.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.42/701.55 = 361.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.42x = 701.55 × 361.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.42x = 253,256.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,256.04/508.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.13

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