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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.31, 689.13 and 368.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.31, 689.13 and 368.69 is: 508.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.31 : 689.13 = 368.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.31/689.13 = 368.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.31x = 689.13 × 368.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.31x = 254,073.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,073.50/499.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.85

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