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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.71, 689.91 and 368.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.71, 689.91 and 368.49 is: 508.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.71 : 689.91 = 368.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.71/689.91 = 368.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.71x = 689.91 × 368.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.71x = 254,224.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,224.94/499.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.74

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