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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.52, 689.38 and 344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.52, 689.38 and 344 is: 474.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.52 : 689.38 = 344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.52/689.38 = 344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.52x = 689.38 × 344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.52x = 237,146.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,146.72/499.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.75

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