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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.02, 690.65 and 353.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.02, 690.65 and 353.31 is: 488.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.02 : 690.65 = 353.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.02/690.65 = 353.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.02x = 690.65 × 353.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.02x = 244,015.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,015.40/500.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.01

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