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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.16, 687.89 and 357.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.16, 687.89 and 357.01 is: 491.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.16 : 687.89 = 357.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.16/687.89 = 357.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.16x = 687.89 × 357.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.16x = 245,582.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,582.78/499.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.99

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