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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.42, 689.28 and 360.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.42, 689.28 and 360.00 is: 496.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.42 : 689.28 = 360.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.42/689.28 = 360.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.42x = 689.28 × 360.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.42x = 248,136.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,136.87/499.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.85

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