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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499, 688.08 and 365.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499, 688.08 and 365.64 is: 504.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499 : 688.08 = 365.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499/688.08 = 365.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499x = 688.08 × 365.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499x = 251,589.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,589.57/499
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.19

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