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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.12, 688.86 and 359.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.12, 688.86 and 359.70 is: 496.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.12 : 688.86 = 359.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.12/688.86 = 359.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.12x = 688.86 × 359.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.12x = 247,782.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,782.94/499.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.44

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