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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.16, 690.38 and 353.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.16, 690.38 and 353.14 is: 487.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.16 : 690.38 = 353.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.16/690.38 = 353.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.16x = 690.38 × 353.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.16x = 243,800.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,800.79/500.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.45

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