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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.22, 690.03 and 352.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.22, 690.03 and 352.98 is: 486.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.22 : 690.03 = 352.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.22/690.03 = 352.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.22x = 690.03 × 352.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.22x = 243,566.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,566.79/500.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.92

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