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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.08, 688.26 and 359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.08, 688.26 and 359.16 is: 495.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.08 : 688.26 = 359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.08/688.26 = 359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.08x = 688.26 × 359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.08x = 247,195.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,195.46/499.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.30

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