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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.44, 689.36 and 352.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.44, 689.36 and 352.12 is: 486.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.44 : 689.36 = 352.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.44/689.36 = 352.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.44x = 689.36 × 352.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.44x = 242,737.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,737.44/499.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.02

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