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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.65, 689.70 and 352.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.65, 689.70 and 352.37 is: 486.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.65 : 689.70 = 352.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.65/689.70 = 352.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.65x = 689.70 × 352.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.65x = 243,026.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,026.14/499.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.39

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