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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.16, 689.85 and 352.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.16, 689.85 and 352.83 is: 486.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.16 : 689.85 = 352.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.16/689.85 = 352.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.16x = 689.85 × 352.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.16x = 243,399.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,399.78/500.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.64

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