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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.09, 688.81 and 359.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.09, 688.81 and 359.67 is: 496.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.09 : 688.81 = 359.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.09/688.81 = 359.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.09x = 688.81 × 359.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.09x = 247,741.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,741.67/499.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.39

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