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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.76, 690.28 and 353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.76, 690.28 and 353.04 is: 487.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.76 : 690.28 = 353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.76/690.28 = 353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.76x = 690.28 × 353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.76x = 243,694.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,694.69/499.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.63

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