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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.31, 689.72 and 352.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.31, 689.72 and 352.49 is: 485.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.31 : 689.72 = 352.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.31/689.72 = 352.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.31x = 689.72 × 352.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.31x = 243,114.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,114.19/500.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.93

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