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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.26, 688.76 and 352.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.26, 688.76 and 352.10 is: 485.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.26 : 688.76 = 352.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.26/688.76 = 352.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.26x = 688.76 × 352.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.26x = 242,512.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,512.40/499.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.74

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