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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.75, 690.06 and 360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.75, 690.06 and 360.16 is: 497.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.75 : 690.06 = 360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.75/690.06 = 360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.75x = 690.06 × 360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.75x = 248,532.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,532.01/499.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.31

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