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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.79, 688.95 and 359.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.79, 688.95 and 359.66 is: 495.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.79 : 688.95 = 359.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.79/688.95 = 359.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.79x = 688.95 × 359.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.79x = 247,784.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,784.31/499.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.78

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