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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.50, 689.04 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.50, 689.04 and 352.08 is: 485.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.50 : 689.04 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.50/689.04 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.50x = 689.04 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.50x = 242,597.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,597.20/499.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.68

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