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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.21, 689.87 and 359.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.21, 689.87 and 359.79 is: 497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.21 : 689.87 = 359.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.21/689.87 = 359.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.21x = 689.87 × 359.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.21x = 248,208.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,208.50/499.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.20

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