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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.10, 690.30 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.10, 690.30 and 352.80 is: 486.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.10 : 690.30 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.10/690.30 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.10x = 690.30 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.10x = 243,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,537.84/500.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.98

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