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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.69, 688.80 and 352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.69, 688.80 and 352 is: 485.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.69 : 688.80 = 352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.69/688.80 = 352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.69x = 688.80 × 352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.69x = 242,457.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,457.60/499.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.22

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